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.
Blue Ocean Charters
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Bay Karts
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
Panacea Sauna
Jet Ski Hire
Bay Explorer
Waimarino Adventure Park
Tauranga Marine Charters
Orca Wild Adventures
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Mount Mainstreet
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Surf Safari
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
The Cave Papamoa
NZ Surf Academy
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
Boeing Stearman Adventure Flight
King Tide Salt Fly
Mount Hot Pools
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Rocktopia
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
V8 Trike Tours
Hibiscus Surf School
Paintvine
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Jet Ski Fishing
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
Taste of Plenty
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Omanu Golf Club
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
BayActive Laser Tag
Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Mount Surf School
BayActive Paintball
Dolphin Blue
Travel Ed
Mount Skin and Body
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
The Tauranga Art Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation.
North American Harvard Flight
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Salt Spray Surf School
The Sauna Project
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
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.
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Beach Break
Mount Backpackers
Baywatch Motor Inn
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
The Anchorage Apartments
Seascape Villa B&B
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
The Atrium Apartments
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.Sun Pacific Villas
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Westhaven Motel
Hōpara Campers
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Capri on Pilot Bay
The Beaumont Apartments
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The Pacific Apartments
The Pacific Apartments will be closed for renovations until late 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.Aquarius Motor Inn
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Pacific Motor Inn
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Gateway Motor Inn
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Bay Palm Motel
Pacific Palms Resort
Mission Belle Motel
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Blue Haven Motel
Kuru's Villa
Astrolabe
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Mexico Bayfair
Rice Rice Baby
Mexico Bayfair
Roxie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Master Kong The Mount
Special Mention
Saltwater
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Solera
Mount Mellick
The Rising Tide
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Palace Burger
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
STORIES & TALES OF MOUNT MAUNGANUI
Meet the locals and discover the stories of Mount Maunganui.
itineraries & travel plans for mount maunganui
We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. Check out some of our suggested itineraries and travel plans for Mount Maunganui.
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