There is plenty to see and do
The Mount and Papamoa Beach
A white-sand surf beach that goes on forever. The main mount beach is extremely busy in the summer, but Papamoa doesn’t get those numbers, so in our opinion is much more enjoyable! There are surf life-saving stations in summer at various points along the beach.
Papamoa Hills Walk
Right on our doorstep, this is open 6am – 9pm. Great to get the blood pumping, with wonderful 360 degree views of Mount & Papamoa beach plus the surrounding countryside. The views are spectacular at sunrise or sunset and afterwards, as the city lights turn on.
A beautiful 40 minute walk with sea views, around the mount. Rock pools at low tide for the kids, where you may well spot a seal or two. Finish with an ice cream or coffee at the local mount cafes or a spot of boutique shopping in down town mount Maunganui.
A beautiful bay with safe swimming for young children, as there are no waves. In summer, there are hobbiecats, jet skis and kayaks for hire.
Waterfront Playground
There are four playground zones - the waka tower; a nature trail for climbing and balancing; an elevated pathway etched with the Milky Way and Matariki stars; and a water play zone with troughs and water pumps. More Playgrounds here
Total relaxation at the heart of Mount Maunganui. Beneath the majesty of Mauao relax and unwind in the only hot ocean water complex in the world! Come and enjoy the healing properties of bathing in heated salt water and top it off with a massage from our friendly and experienced therapists to really treat your body.
Heated by earth's geothermal energy, enriched with minerals.
Approximately 15 minutes drive from us, along Welcome Bay road. Natural hot water pools with lovely surrounds.
Summerhill Park Golf Course
Perched on top of Papamoa Hills, Summerhill Estate Golf Course offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with captivating sea views and picturesque park like surrounds.
Summerhill is a privately owned, not-for-profit charitable trust dedicated to preserving a green space for future generations, in one of New Zealand's fastest growing districts.
Kaiate Falls Walk
A beautiful steep bush walk down to a stream and lovely waterfalls. Approximately 1 hour duration. Dogs are allowed on leads.
Waimarino Adventure Park
Awesome summer family day out – picnic areas, BBQ facilities, kayak the river, trampoline or water slide into the river etc. Check them out online.
Tauranga Art Gallery
Changing exhibitions all the time and free to enter.
A group of passionate individuals got together to achieve this dream of creating Classic Flyers to protect the rich and precious history of New Zealand aviation. A venture created with a museum, on site cafe and shop.
Further afield
We are 30 minutes drive from Lake Rotoiti & 50 minutes from Rotorua (with all of its geothermal attractions, the Redwoods for world class mountain biking/walks and of course an abundance of adrenaline junky activities!)