Guidebook for Papamoa

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Guidebook for Papamoa

Shopping

Domain Road approx 7km. Two large Supermarkets (Countdown or Pak n Save), Banks and ATMs, variety store, Food Hall, tavern (Papamoa Tavern), Petrol Stations (“Z” full service) and Pak n Save (discount if you shop), plus a range of stores to meet daily needs.
72 locals recommend
Papamoa Plaza
72 locals recommend
Domain Road approx 7km. Two large Supermarkets (Countdown or Pak n Save), Banks and ATMs, variety store, Food Hall, tavern (Papamoa Tavern), Petrol Stations (“Z” full service) and Pak n Save (discount if you shop), plus a range of stores to meet daily needs.
“Bayfair” corner Maunganui and Girven Roads approx. 14km.
240 locals recommend
Bayfair Shopping Centre
19 Girven Rd
240 locals recommend
“Bayfair” corner Maunganui and Girven Roads approx. 14km.
This region’s most popular approx 18km on Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui. Surf Life Saving patrolled. One can also experience New Zealand Beach strip shopping at its best on Maunganui Road.
16 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui (Tauranga) station
16 locals recommend
This region’s most popular approx 18km on Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui. Surf Life Saving patrolled. One can also experience New Zealand Beach strip shopping at its best on Maunganui Road.

Essentials

well priced and should meet most of your food, wine and ale needs.
17 locals recommend
Four Square
4 Golden Sands Dr
17 locals recommend
well priced and should meet most of your food, wine and ale needs.
•Medical Centre, Pharmacy and Dentist – behind the 4 Square Supermarket. Medical Centre (Papamoa Beach Family Practice) Phone (+64 7) 542 1104 Dentist (Team Dental Papamoa) Phone +64 7) 542 4230
Papamoa Beach Family Practice
5 Golden Sands Dr
•Medical Centre, Pharmacy and Dentist – behind the 4 Square Supermarket. Medical Centre (Papamoa Beach Family Practice) Phone (+64 7) 542 1104 Dentist (Team Dental Papamoa) Phone +64 7) 542 4230

Food Scene

Henry & Ted” behind the 4 Square Supermarket; Papa Mo’s Bar and Restaurant; Spicy Indian Restaurant; Ice Cream Palour; other bespoke eateries.
29 locals recommend
Papa Mo's
4 Golden Sands Dr
29 locals recommend
Henry & Ted” behind the 4 Square Supermarket; Papa Mo’s Bar and Restaurant; Spicy Indian Restaurant; Ice Cream Palour; other bespoke eateries.

Arts & Culture

A GeoThermal experience – Te Puia, Rotorua – see brochure. Hobbiton Movie set – a must for those Peter Jackson directed “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movie fans.
26 locals recommend
Tamaki Maori Village
1220 Hinemaru St
26 locals recommend
A GeoThermal experience – Te Puia, Rotorua – see brochure. Hobbiton Movie set – a must for those Peter Jackson directed “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movie fans.
a must for those Peter Jackson directed “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movie fans
161 locals recommend
Hobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland Rd
161 locals recommend
a must for those Peter Jackson directed “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movie fans

Drinks & Nightlife

Main Tauranga City Restaurant and Nightlife area.
7 locals recommend
The Strand
The Strand
7 locals recommend
Main Tauranga City Restaurant and Nightlife area.

Parks & Nature

Walk around the base of Mauo (Mount Maunganui – the locals call it “The Mount”) an extinct volcanic cone visible from our local beach - takes approx. 40 minutes or test your fitness & get the greatest view possible of Greater Tauranga City & beyond by taking the climb up Mount Maunganui.
571 locals recommend
Mount Maunganui
571 locals recommend
Walk around the base of Mauo (Mount Maunganui – the locals call it “The Mount”) an extinct volcanic cone visible from our local beach - takes approx. 40 minutes or test your fitness & get the greatest view possible of Greater Tauranga City & beyond by taking the climb up Mount Maunganui.
Through local rain forest down to a water fall. Well defined track – a little steep in parts allow 2-3 hours.
81 locals recommend
Kaiate Falls
Kaiate Falls Road
81 locals recommend
Through local rain forest down to a water fall. Well defined track – a little steep in parts allow 2-3 hours.
McLaren Falls Road, Kaimai Mountain Range - approx 37km
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Park
190 McLaren Falls Rd
143 locals recommend
McLaren Falls Road, Kaimai Mountain Range - approx 37km
Otanewainuku Department of Conservation Kiwi / Bird Sanctuary - Mountain Road, Oropi. Short & longer rain forest walks.
8 locals recommend
Mount Otanewainuku
667 Mountain Rd
8 locals recommend
Otanewainuku Department of Conservation Kiwi / Bird Sanctuary - Mountain Road, Oropi. Short & longer rain forest walks.
35 steps across the road - access visible from the Living Room. A Pacific Ocean beach safe (limited Surf Life Saving patrols during peak summer periods) for swimming & occupied by the Locals. Papamoa Main Beach – approx 6.5km corner Papamoa Beach and Domain Roads. Surf Life Saving patrolled.
82 locals recommend
Papamoa Beach
82 locals recommend
35 steps across the road - access visible from the Living Room. A Pacific Ocean beach safe (limited Surf Life Saving patrols during peak summer periods) for swimming & occupied by the Locals. Papamoa Main Beach – approx 6.5km corner Papamoa Beach and Domain Roads. Surf Life Saving patrolled.

Sightseeing

A GeoThermal experience
123 locals recommend
Te Puia station
123 locals recommend
A GeoThermal experience