Title: Papamoa Beach in Papamoa Beach - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Papamoa Beach Tours and Activities

![Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6252797/5b325d8f-4167-4b1f-a021-9621dca63fa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Papamoa Beach

Activities

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### Tours & day trips

[See all 42 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760123/44c6a928-35a1-406a-9af6-a9b0b686d760.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga Shore Excursion: History & Kiwifruit Tasting – 4 Hours

4h

9.6/10

90 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $84

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4hr-shore-excursion-history-and-tasting-tour-free-kiwifruit-ice-cream.a1760123.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1282007/aac61eec-022a-498a-b6f0-598e92494eb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga

6h

10/10

61 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $213

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/6hr-rotorua-geothermal-wonderland-tour.a1282007.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760157/042b8fed-f0bc-496a-a91a-331b046e41a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Boutique tour , Mt Maunganui, NZ farm, Rotorua lakes/geothermal

7h

9.6/10

41 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $248

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/deluxe-small-group-cruise-day-tour-rotorua-tauranga-mt-maunganui-highlights.a1760157.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49135976/2c00f37c-7405-4628-9ff9-935edcf1e3d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Private Tour Tauranga Magical Hobbiton Film Set

6h 30m

CA $1,148

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tour-tauranga-magical-hobbiton-film-set.a49135976.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – 7hrs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44837711/351048dc-6e2a-44db-bac4-0a1d78a878da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Waimangu Geothermal Valley & Lake Rotomahana Tour – 7hrs

7h

9.6/10

15 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $226

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/7hr-waimangu-geothermal-valley-lake-rotomahana-tour.a44837711.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/6b584ee5-9140-4c10-a302-ec577f3d1d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

3h 30m

9/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49997528/f6990868-a158-4192-bb29-6a96c77c16cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Te Puia Geothermal, Kiwi and Māori Art

8h

Free cancellation available

CA $190

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-te-puia-rotorua.a49997528.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Rotorua Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49787081/0fd41c4e-fc7e-4a1e-a00d-c913da90b31b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua Highlights Tour

8h

8.6/10

8 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $143

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-highlights-tour.a49787081.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46489940/a62b20a4-3589-491d-8f62-5becf3e3acc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### TAURANGA City & Scenic Sightseeing 2-hour Local Bus Tour

2h

8.2/10

57 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $63

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-tauranga-and-mount-maunganui-minibus-private-tour.a46489940.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49868805/b99cdc24-ca36-4ab8-955a-b9af1c0b681f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Wai-O-Tapu Geothermal Valley, & Hot River

8h

10/10

5 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $198

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-shore-excursion-wai-o-tapu-thermal-wonderland.a49868805.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 11 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45280133/6b584ee5-9140-4c10-a302-ec577f3d1d59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Tour

3h 30m

9/10

14 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a45280133.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4533129/236e2f48-b884-4893-aa1e-94295b27f7b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Half-Day Swimming with Dolphins Tour

5h

8.6/10

39 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $131

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-swimming-with-dolphins-tour.a4533129.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44734950/4c20ed00-c176-476b-b5e7-5d100d7315bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

3h

9.8/10

57 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $210

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour.a44734950.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Epic Tandem Kayak Tour down the Kaituna River Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47940245/f1c12f90-9c73-4789-b70f-ecbb89a39abd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Epic Tandem Kayak Tour down the Kaituna River Waterfalls

2h

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

CA $236

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/epic-tandem-kayak-tour-down-the-kaituna-river-waterfalls.a47940245.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44953227/e7b61c4e-dc05-4a87-b9b3-dc399c7e2aaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Mount Maunganui Harbour Sightseeing Cruise

1h

9.8/10

28 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $32

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-mount-maunganui-harbour-sightseeing-cruise.a44953227.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4760491/81d64d33-5db4-4e3e-aa47-8571c3c4bd8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Tauranga: Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise

5h

8.6/10

30 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $139

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tauranga-half-day-dolphin-and-wildlife-cruise.a4760491.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1394866/8a4abf1d-5618-4878-aa8f-a14d04dd8fa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Evening Glowworm Kayak Tour

3h 15m

9.4/10

41 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $210

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/evening-glow-worm-kayak-tour-in-tauranga.a1394866.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46923094/082fe386-9bc9-471a-a50c-758a647d955e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Daytime Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour

3h

9.6/10

7 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $143

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-scenic-lake-mclaren-kayak-tour.a46923094.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![2-Day Beginner Surfing Course in Mount Maunganui](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51813723/38ba8d7a-d00d-4eb4-8fff-96cb00dad71a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### 2-Day Beginner Surfing Course in Mount Maunganui

2d

Free cancellation available

CA $393

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-day-beginner-surfing-course-in-mount-maunganui.a51813723.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Mount Maunganui: Private Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52166825/35b939ed-924a-4cf9-a3dd-cdcaed2e265b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Mount Maunganui: Private Surf Lesson

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

CA $155

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mount-maunganui-private-surf-lesson.a52166825.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

### Spa & wellness

[See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&filter.categories=SpaWellness)

![Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51972971/3d918c76-0f86-455e-bef0-9c03e8aab013.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Rotorua: Lake Tarawera, Redwoods & Hot Tubs Tour

7h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $190

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/rotorua-lake-tarawera-redwoods-hot-tubs-tour.a51972971.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Tauranga: Wai-o-Tapu with Redwood Forest Walk or Forest Spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51902119/9032a4d0-5888-4047-b24c-745b255528ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Tauranga: Wai-o-Tapu with Redwood Forest Walk or Forest Spa

8h

10/10

4 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

CA $266

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/tauranga-wai-o-tapu-with-redwood-forest-walk-or-forest-spa.a51902119.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

![Geothermal Mineral Swimming Hot Pool Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50228605/0d4e3ccd-1b13-4afa-a1a5-db84b8854388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Geothermal Mineral Swimming Hot Pool Experience

2h

Free cancellation available

CA $17

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/geothermal-mineral-swimming-hot-pool-experience.a50228605.activity-details?&rid=683116997147742208&location=Papamoa+Beach&swp=off)

### Popular places to visit

![Rangataua Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6138986/19ab9b72-3524-48e5-848b-f54e80d6d3b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Rangataua Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rangataua Bay during your travels in Mount Maunganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Rangataua-Bay-Bay-of-Plenty-Region.d553248635976196447.Vacation-Attraction)

![Kaiate Falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6343635/54cea9fe-54cd-4153-9fe7-3dbc0a037483.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kaiate Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Kaiate Falls during your travels in Waitao. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Kaiate-Falls-Waitao.d553248621532610909.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Wairakei Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Wairakei Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Wairakei-Reserve-Papamoa-Beach.d890195431238606848.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Gordon Spratt Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Gordon Spratt Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Gordon-Spratt-Reserve-Papamoa-Beach.d890195160525635584.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Simpson Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Simpson Reserve, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Simpson-Reserve-Papamoa-Beach.d890194812790579200.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Mercury Baypark

Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Check out the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/ASB-Baypark-Mount-Maunganui.d6330441.Vacation-Attraction)

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## Best Lodging Options Near Papamoa Beach

## Check availability on hotels close to Papamoa Beach

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![Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629600/9629513/078586e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

535 Papamoa Beach Road Tauranga 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Papamoa-Beach-Resort.h9629513.Hotel-Information)

![Ocean Front Beach Pad](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33300000/33292400/33292397/b603e64a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Ocean Front Beach Pad

 Papamoa 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Ocean-Front-Beach-Pad.h33292397.Hotel-Information)

![Beachfront Living with Ocean Views | Large, Relaxed Coastal Stay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76920000/76914600/76914548/1bbcf542_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Beachfront Living with Ocean Views | Large, Relaxed Coastal Stay

 Papamoa Bay of Plenty

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![Just a walk  away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111290000/111285200/111285182/e3ccf62e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Just a walk away from the beach! and local restaurants and bars. 

 Papamoa Bay of Plenty

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Pacific Palms Resort

21 Gravatt Road Tauranga Bay of Plenty

[](https://expedia.ca/Tauranga-Hotels-Pacific-Palms-Resort.h15743969.Hotel-Information)

![Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30070000/30068700/30068692/97e63d16_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Very private 1 bedroom modern flat bordering reserve in very quite cul-de-sac

 Papamoa Papamoa

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![Luxury Papamoa Beach | Pool | Spa | Pet Friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114330000/114329200/114329140/d2dcd7e5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Luxury Papamoa Beach | Pool | Spa | Pet Friendly

 Papamoa Bay of Plenty

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![The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37950000/37949700/37949631/6a342c02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

### 

The Sandcastle - Papamoa Holiday Apartment

 Papamoa Tauranga

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![Handy 1 bedroom spot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89270000/89264400/89264306/fc655dc8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Handy 1 bedroom spot

 Papamoa 

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