Retro Beach Bach
Sightseeing
Dog friendly walk! Great for a dip on a hot day. Can get quite busy and need to be careful about valuables left in cars
81 locals recommend
Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls RoadDog friendly walk! Great for a dip on a hot day. Can get quite busy and need to be careful about valuables left in cars
Papamoa Hills Regional Park
Poplar LaneAmazing views of Papamoa and the Mount.
Mount Maunganui
The best view in town!
Dog friendly walk through a variety of gardens with great views at the top
67 locals recommend
Te Puna Quarry Park
110 Te Puna Quarry RoadDog friendly walk through a variety of gardens with great views at the top
Otanewainuku Trig
Lots of awesome bush walks including waterfall and Rimu trails
Puketoki Reserve
79 Leyland RdDog friendly, beautiful walk
Food scene
This is a great restaurant! Love the food, asian fusion, awesome atmosphere and tropical garden. Need to book ahead.
8 locals recommend
Lantern
20 Domain RoadThis is a great restaurant! Love the food, asian fusion, awesome atmosphere and tropical garden. Need to book ahead.
Great pub vibes and craft brews, tasty food - has seperate adult and child friendly areas
21 locals recommend
The Island Brewery
20 Domain RoadGreat pub vibes and craft brews, tasty food - has seperate adult and child friendly areas
Gather Papamoa
552 Papamoa Beach RdGreat coffee, food, smoothies and treats
The Sandbank
561 Papamoa Beach RdCoffee and smoothies on the beach! Say no more, its epic
Great food and yummy local cider, a fantastic view out to the harbour behind Matakana Island
20 locals recommend
The Cider Factorie
50 Oikimoke RdGreat food and yummy local cider, a fantastic view out to the harbour behind Matakana Island
Awesome beach bar for cocktails and option of fine dining restaurant too
65 locals recommend
B L U E B I Y O U
559 Papamoa Beach RdAwesome beach bar for cocktails and option of fine dining restaurant too
Awesome food and coffee!! Its a great place to walk to with your pooch as plenty of outdoor seating
32 locals recommend
Pearl Kitchen
20 Coast BlvdAwesome food and coffee!! Its a great place to walk to with your pooch as plenty of outdoor seating
Japanese asian fusion. Great vibe and decor and food is awesome. Must try the dumplings!
15 locals recommend
Izakai Bar & Eatery
19 Girven RdJapanese asian fusion. Great vibe and decor and food is awesome. Must try the dumplings!
George Cafe
91 Oceanbeach RdGreat plant-based menu and coffee
Papa Mo's
4 Golden Sands DrGood spot for drink and bite to eat before/after movie
Rice Rice Baby
136 Maunganui RdSuper yum Vietnamese, great fun vibe.
City/town information
1hr 15min drive. Awesome beach and cafes. Beautiful walk around cliffs from Whakatane
19 locals recommend
Ōhope
1hr 15min drive. Awesome beach and cafes. Beautiful walk around cliffs from Whakatane
Waihi Beach
Ocean View Road1 hr drive, another beautiful beach, cafes and walks
Supermarket
FreshChoice Papamoa
20 Coast BlvdGreat local supermarket with everything you need
PAK'nSAVE Papamoa
42 Domain RdCountdown Papamoa
7 Gravatt RdUnited Cinemas Bayfair
19 Girven RdShopping
Fashion Island Shopping Centre
42 Gravatt RdFactory / sale items
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven RdGreat mall with everything you need
Things to do
Golf 360
2 Matapihi RdEscape Rooms Tauranga
75 Elizabeth StAwesome activity for a rainy day
Tauranga Art Gallery
42 Willow StAwesome modern gallery often with interactive exhibitions
Awesome markets - alternative weeks in the Mount and Papamoa. Best to find them online to see details
7 locals recommend
Little Big Markets
Coronation RoadAwesome markets - alternative weeks in the Mount and Papamoa. Best to find them online to see details
Awesome markets - alternative weeks in the Mount. Find them online to check out details
Little Big Events
491 Papamoa Beach RoadAwesome markets - alternative weeks in the Mount. Find them online to check out details
Tivoli Cinema Papamoa
4 Golden Sands DrCute little Cinema - Rialto type vibe
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bikes for the family
I have 3 x adult size bikes so recommend bringing more so the whole family can go cruising through the waterways that run from my place down to other end of Papamoa beach (approx 10kms). You can stop off for lunch and a drink