Kairua Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Mount Maunganui
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maunganui during your travels in Tauranga. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its charming cafes.
Papamoa Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Papamoa Beach during your trip to Papamoa Beach? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Tauranga Domain
Catch an event at Tauranga Domain during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the shops and charming cafes in this family-friendly area.
Mercury Baypark
Catch an event at Mercury Baypark during your trip to Tauranga. Visit the spas and charming cafes in this walkable area.
Mount Hot Pools
You can take time to visit Mount Hot Pools during your travels to Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Blake Park
Explore the great outdoors at Blake Park, a lovely green space in Tauranga. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Activities
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Scenic Short Hike Tour - Papamoa Hills and McLaren Falls
Rotorua via Kiwi/lakes country & a visit to iconic Whakarewarewa
Our pick of the best Kairua Hotel Deals
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
We've stayed here several times now and will happily return. The location is convenient to town, and the property itself is lovely, especially after the recent renovations. However, the check‑in process consistently feels slower than expected. The bar menu is also quite limited. It’s surprising that ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Beautiful location , clean rooms , excellent staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hotel on Devonport
Great stay everything was A++
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
City Suites Tauranga
Room was clean and staff friendly.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Loved it soooo much, we will be back again
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
6 on Adams
Very close to Mt and dining options,and within walking distance of main shopping area
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kairua
Papamoa Beach
Unique features of Papamoa Beach include the beaches and shopping. Make a stop by Papamoa Beach or Bay of Plenty while you're exploring the area.
Papamoa
While visiting Papamoa, you might make a stop by sights like blokart Recreation Park and Looking Glass Garden.
Matapihi
The beaches and cosy cafes are top of the list for many visitors to Matapihi. A stop by Waipu Bay or Rangataua Bay might round out your trip.
Welcome Bay
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Welcome Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Memorial Park and Tauranga Golf Club.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Memorial Park and Tenpin Tauranga are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Omanu
While Omanu may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Blake Park and Mount Maunganui Golf Club.
