5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A lovely, pretty town. A great base to explore the area. Good dining options.
Visit Pauanui
Grand Mercure Puka Park Resort
42 Mount Avenue, Pauanui Beach, Pauanui
The price is NZ$248 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$248
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Lakes Golf Course and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews)
"Unique"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
Ocean Breeze Resort
34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui
The price is NZ$325 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$325
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical)."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Family Friendly Estuary front beach house
Pauanui
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Pauanui Library and Information ...
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Winter stay
"Amazing property. Friendly owners and an already great experience"
Reviewed on 17 July 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ocean Breeze Resort
34 Pauanui Boulevard, Pauanui
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Pauanui Pines Golf Course and Pauanui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Great apartment with full kitchen. Very nicely decorated and across from the beach. Highly recommend! And restaurants nearby were outstanding (Cabana and The Lical)."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2025
Family Friendly Estuary front beach house
Pauanui
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pauanui. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Pauanui Library and Information ...
10/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Winter stay
"Amazing property. Friendly owners and an already great experience"
Reviewed on 17 July 2025
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
2 Buffalo beach Road, Whitianga, WKO
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (207 reviews)
"Excellent location, nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Pauanui Tairua Trail
You can take time to visit Pauanui Tairua Trail during your travels to Pauanui. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
The Lakes Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Pauanui at The Lakes Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Pauanui Pines Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Pauanui at Pauanui Pines Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Reviews of Pauanui
4.3
Top destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
It feels very relaxing and laid back.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
A quiet place in the off season, but it was just what we needed.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Quite a small place, off the beaten track, more designed for local holiday makers than tourists. If you want more hustle and bustle try Whangamata instead.
- Pauanui Beach
- Pauanui Tairua Trail
- Cathedral Cove
- Hahei Beach
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools
- Whangamata Beach
- Hot Water Beach
- Cooks Beach
- Buffalo Beach
- The Pinnacles
- Tairua Beach
- Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
- Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery
- Thames Hospital
- Williamson Park
- Opoutere Beach
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club
- Lonely Bay Beach
- Whangamata Marina
- Goldmine Experience
- Mount Paku
- Captain Cook's Memorial
- Mercury Bay Museum
- Topadahil Studios
