WELCOME TO THE MOUNT
You can’t travel New Zealand without visiting the best beach in the country (we’re not making it up - check out what TripAdvisor has to say). If that’s not enough to entice you - discover why Mount Maunganui - or The Mount, as locals refer to it, has been the summertime destination of choice among kiwi families for generations.
Our little beach paradise is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and soak up the sun (which is very hot in summer, make sure you bring sun protection!). There are literally kilometres of white sand beaches to enjoy - you won’t struggle to find empty space (in fact, sometimes you’ll struggle to find another person).
what to do in mount maunganui
Pack your beach holiday with loads of fun activities - or simply do nothing at all (we won’t judge)! Mount Maunganui has plenty of things to do, from surf lessons and short walks (including the most popular short walk in New Zealand!), to wildlife encounters and blokarting.
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
The Cave Papamoa
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Paintvine
V8 Trike Tours
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Dolphin Blue
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
3hr Tauranga Sun-downer History Tour
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
Rocktopia
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
BayStation
Waimarino Adventure Park
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Travel Ed
Mount Mainstreet
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Orca Wild Adventures
Hibiscus Surf School
Virtually on Track
Salt Spray Surf School
Tauranga Marine Charters
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Jet Ski Hire
BayStation Drift Trikes
Panacea Sauna
Blue Ocean Charters
Tauranga Aero Club
Skydive Tauranga
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
Taste of Plenty
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
King Tide Salt Fly
BayStation Laser Tag
NZ Surf Academy
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Tauranga to Tree Tops
The Sauna Project
Fishing
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Mount Skin and Body
BayStation Paintball
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Bay Explorer
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
The Tauranga Art Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation. You can visit the popup space at 42-44 Devonport Road.
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
Omanu Golf Club
Mount Surf School
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Classic Flyers NZ Limited
Surf Safari
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
where to stay in mount maunganui
Whether you’re looking for a laidback beach bungalow or boutique luxury accommodation close to the heart of town, there is something to suit you during your stay in Mount Maunganui.
Pacific Motor Inn
Gateway Motor Inn
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Mission Belle Motel
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Beach Break
The Beaumont Apartments
Bay Palm Motel
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Hōpara Campers
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Mount Backpackers
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Seascape Villa B&B
The Pacific Apartments
The Pacific Apartments will be closed for renovations until mid 2024.
The Pacific Apartments are located a short stroll from both Pilot Bay and the Mount's Main Beach, and 60m from the base of the Mount and the world-renowned hot salt-water pools.Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Blue Haven Motel
Belle Mer Apartments
Belle Mer Apartments will be closed for renovations until April 2024.
Located on Mount Maunganui's beachfront, we offer 2 and 3 bedroom self catered and serviced luxury apartments plus penthouse. Apartments on levels 2 and 3 have ocean views.Aquarius Motor Inn
Baywatch Motor Inn
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
The Atrium Apartments
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Atlas Suites and Apartments
The Anchorage Apartments
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Capri on Pilot Bay
Pacific Palms Resort
Kuru's Villa
Westhaven Motel
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Sun Pacific Villas
Mount Mellick
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Palace Burger
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Burger Fuel
Master Kong The Mount
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Mexico Bayfair
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Solera
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Roxie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Rice Rice Baby
Astrolabe
Mexico Bayfair
The Rising Tide
Saltwater - Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Special Mention
Classic Flyers AvGas Café & Bar
STORIES & TALES OF MOUNT MAUNGANUI
Meet the locals and discover the stories of Mount Maunganui.
itineraries & travel plans for mount maunganui
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