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.
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.
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.
Activities
Rotorua Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Departs Tauranga
Our pick of the best Kairua Hotel Deals
Hotel on Devonport
Clean room Indian staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
Good parking and great early check in support. They rang to advise when room was ready.. Got upgraded, room was a little tired but clean. Nice toiletries. Had dinner there that night, food was very good, we did shared plates. Charges were reasonable. I had prepaid for the breakfast, sadly that was ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
City Suites Tauranga
excellent staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Armitage and Conference Centre
Dry clean, nice helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Room was ok, for the cost for two nights it needs a revamp! Sheets and towers looked old a worn . It was advertised shampoo etc but it was a hand soap dispenser and an all in one ! Location good , did not see any staff members. Pool and spa area was clean and nice .
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
18th Avenue Thermal Motel
18th Ave Thermal - Tauranga Pros - Easy parking - Sleeps 4 - 1 king - 2 singles (but only seats 3 ?) - Full size fridge/freezer - Kitchenette ( but very dated) Cons - very old and tired chalet type rooms - Not air conditioned - Not insulated as it’s hot inside while it’s only 20* outside. - Fans ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
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 Tenpin Tauranga and Tauranga Golf Club.
Maungatapu
Maungatapu might not have many top sights, but Tenpin Tauranga and Memorial Park 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.
