This growing holiday resort has miles of truly spectacular, white sandy beach stretching from Mount Maunganui to the Kaituna River. Papamoa Beach is just a couple of minutes away from the local shops and restaurant, and a few minutes drive to the Bayfair and Palm Beach Plaza shopping centres.
This integrated adventure facility provides appropriate challenges for all children, including those with physical disabilities. The playground provides opportunities for children to experience structured activities and creative play in an interactive environment. The Tracks skate park is also situated in the area.
This tiny island was once the site of an aquarium and offers spectacular geyser-like displays from the Blow hole at the seaward end when the big seas are running. The island has great walking tracks, is an environmentally friendly picnic spot and you can fish from the rocks above Shark Alley. Moturiki Island Walk and Mount Drury walk are both easy walks.
This attractive, white sandy beach with pohutukawas is one and a half kilometres long. The crystal clear water is home to crayfish and fish. At the eastern end of the beach is the site of an old Maori pa. From the lookout there is access to Cathedral cove and the marine reserve. There are cafes, a beach store, ice cream parlour and gift shop nearby.
Waihi beach is one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. There is plenty of room to relax and play on the nine kilometers of beautiful, white sand There is a modern shopping centre close by with restaurants.
