WELCOME TO THE MOUNT
Mount Maunganui, or "The Mount" as locals call it, is a must-visit destination on any trip to New Zealand. With the country’s best beach (we’re not just saying that — TripAdvisor agrees), it’s no surprise this coastal gem has been the summertime hotspot for Kiwi families for generations.
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 an amazing foodie scene.
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Skydive Tauranga
Dolphin Blue
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Tauranga Marine Charters
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Blue Ocean Charters
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Otumoetai Pool

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Panacea Sauna
Jet Ski Hire
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Rocktopia
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Mount Surf School
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Paintvine
The Sauna Project
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Waimarino Adventure Park
Orca Wild Adventures
Mount Mainstreet
Boeing Stearman Adventure Flight
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Mana Māori Experiences
Tauranga to Tree Tops
BayActive Laser Tag
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
King Tide Salt Fly
Hibiscus Surf School
V8 Trike Tours
Mount Skin and Body

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
NZ Surf Academy
North American Harvard Flight
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
Salt Spray Surf School
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Surf Safari
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Jet Ski Fishing
Bay Explorer
Taste of Plenty

Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Omanu Golf Club
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
BayActive Paintball
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
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 every traveller's style and budget.
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Baywatch Motor Inn
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Blue Haven Motel
Mount Backpackers
Mission Belle Motel
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Quest Mount Maunganui
Seascape Villa B&B
Gateway Motor Inn
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.Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Capri on Pilot Bay
Aquarius Motor Inn
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
The Beaumont Apartments
Pacific Motor Inn
Hōpara Campers
Sun Pacific Villas
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.The Anchorage Apartments
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Pacific Palms Resort
Beach Break
Bay Palm Motel
Kuru's Villa
Westhaven Motel
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
The Atrium Apartments
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Master Kong The Mount
Rosie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Palace Burger
Mount Mellick
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Solera
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Saltwater
Astrolabe
Rice Rice Baby
Tay Street Beach Cafe
The Rising Tide
Special Mention
Salinity Restaurant & 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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