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.
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
BayStation Drift Trikes
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Blue Ocean Charters
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
Tauranga Aero Club
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Fishing
Brewbus - New Zealand Craft Beer Tours Limited
Tauranga Marine Charters
Rocktopia
King Tide Salt Fly
Taste of Plenty
Mount Surf School
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
The Cave Papamoa
BayStation Laser Tag
Paintvine
BayStation
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Dolphin Blue
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.
3hr Tauranga Sun-downer History Tour
Waimarino Adventure Park
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Surf Safari
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
Orca Wild Adventures
Panacea Sauna
Jet Ski Hire
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
BayStation Paintball
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Mount Hot Pools
Classic Flyers NZ Limited
Salt Spray Surf School
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Mount Mainstreet
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
V8 Trike Tours
Virtually on Track
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Bay Explorer
Travel Ed
Omanu Golf Club
Mount Skin and Body
Skydive Tauranga
Hibiscus Surf School
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
NZ Surf Academy
Escape Rooms Tauranga
The Sauna Project
Tauranga to Tree Tops
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.
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.Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Kuru's Villa
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.Seascape Villa B&B
Aquarius Motor Inn
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Bachcare Holiday Homes
The Beaumont Apartments
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Sun Pacific Villas
Mount Backpackers
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Mission Belle Motel
Beach Break
The Anchorage Apartments
Blue Haven Motel
Pacific Palms Resort
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Bay Palm Motel
Westhaven Motel
Hōpara Campers
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
The Atrium Apartments
Capri on Pilot Bay
Baywatch Motor Inn
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Pacific Motor Inn
Gateway Motor Inn
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Palace Burger
Classic Flyers AvGas Café & Bar
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Saltwater - Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Burger Fuel
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
The Rising Tide
Mount Mellick
Mexico Bayfair
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Master Kong The Mount
Special Mention
Solera
Astrolabe
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Mexico Bayfair
Roxie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Rice Rice Baby
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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