How to find us—
The Sands Pāpāmoa Beach spans two locations in Pāpāmoa East: Stage One at 255 The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa Beach, and Stage Two at 26 Latham Drive, Pāpāmoa Beach.
Explore the shops, eateries and services at Stage One, or visit Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa and Columbus Coffee at Stage Two, just a two-minute drive away.
With more stores and services set to open in 2027, The Sands continues to bring more choice and convenience closer to home.
Stage One —
255 The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa Beach
Directions
From Pāpāmoa
You can reach us via Emerald Shores Drive (off Pāpāmoa Beach Road), or through Stevenson Drive (via Te Okuroa Drive), or The Boulevard.
From State Highway 2 / Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)
With the new Pāpāmoa East / Wairākei Interchange (PEI) now open, access from the TEL is easier than ever – we’re just a two-minute drive away!
Getting to The Sands — Stage One
From the PEI, exit at Wairākei and just follow the signs— head west along Te Okuroa Drive, take the roundabout exit onto Stevenson Drive, and you’ll reach us in no time. You can enter our carpark via either Stevenson Drive or The Boulevard.
Returning to State Highway 2 / Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)
Simply return the way you came— exit The Sands carpark via The Boulevard, turn left onto Stevenson Drive, then left again onto Te Okuroa Drive. At the next roundabout, turn right and follow the signs back to SH2.
Stage Two —
26 Latham Drive, Pāpāmoa Beach
Directions
From Pāpāmoa
Via Te Okuroa Drive: Head east along Te Okuroa Drive, turn left onto The Sands Avenue, then right onto Latham Drive.
Via Bill Miller Drive: Follow Bill Miller Drive straight onto Latham Drive.
You’ll find Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa at 26 Latham Drive, with the store carpark entrance on Latham Drive.
From State Highway 2 / Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)
With the new Pāpāmoa East / Wairākei Interchange (PEI) now open, access from the TEL is easier than ever.
Getting to The Sands — Stage Two
Visit Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa at 26 Latham Drive. From the PEI, exit at Wairākei and head straight down The Sands Avenue, then turn right onto Latham Drive, where you’ll find the entrance to the store carpark.
Returning to State Highway 2 / Tauranga Eastern Link (TEL)
Simply return the way you came, heading along Latham Drive and turning left onto The Sands Avenue. Follow the signs to the Wairākei Interchange and rejoin SH2 / TEL in your chosen direction.
Parking & access
With more than 1,000 parking spaces across our two locations, we’ve made parking at The Sands easy and convenient.
An easy drive, straightforward access and plenty of parking mean you can spend more time enjoying your visit.
Frequently asked questions about visiting The Sands
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Where is The Sands shopping centre?
The Sands spans two locations in Pāpāmoa East. Stage One is at 255 The Boulevard, Pāpāmoa Beach 3118, with shops, eateries and services. Stage Two is at 26 Latham Drive, Pāpāmoa Beach 3118, home to Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa and Columbus Coffee.
Where is Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa?
Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa is at 26 Latham Drive, at The Sands Stage Two. From Te Okuroa Drive, head east, turn left onto The Sands Avenue, then right onto Latham Drive. You can also follow Bill Miller Drive straight onto Latham Drive. The store carpark entrance is on Latham Drive.
How far apart are The Sands’ two locations?
Stage One on The Boulevard and Stage Two on Latham Drive are approximately a two-minute drive apart, making it easy to visit both locations.
How do I get to The Sands from the Tauranga Eastern Link?
Take the Wairākei exit off State Highway 2 / Tauranga Eastern Link.
For Stage One, head west along Te Okuroa Drive, then take the roundabout exit onto Stevenson Drive. Access the carpark via Stevenson Drive or The Boulevard.
For Stage Two and Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa, follow The Sands Avenue, then turn right onto Latham Drive. The store carpark entrance is on Latham Drive.
How much parking is available at The Sands?
The Sands has currently has 1,096 parking spaces across its two locations, with 290 at Stage One on The Boulevard and 806 at Stage Two on Latham Drive, home to Mitre 10 MEGA Pāpāmoa.
The Sands
255 The Boulevard,
Pāpāmoa Beach 3118
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