Beach
Papamoa Beach
Papamoa, Bay of Plenty
Wide, quieter beach than the Mount, with dunes and a long walk in either direction.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
A long stretch of sand running south-east from Mount Maunganui. Crowds thin out quickly once you walk away from the main access points, and it is good for sunrise walks and kite flying.
Good to know
- Use the further access points for fewer people
- Sunrise here is excellent in summer
- Best time
- Sunrise
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Several signed access paths with small car parks
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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