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.
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Dolphin Blue
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Blue Ocean Charters
Mount Mainstreet
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Mount Surf School
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Surf Safari
Jet Ski Hire
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package

Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Mount Skin and Body
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
King Tide Salt Fly
Otumoetai Pool
V8 Trike Tours
BayActive Laser Tag

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Omanu Golf Club
Taste of Plenty
Bayfair Shopping Centre
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
The Cave Papamoa
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
Salt Spray Surf School
Panacea Sauna
Tauranga Marine Charters
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
North American Harvard Flight
NZ Surf Academy
Paintvine
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
Rocktopia
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Waimarino Adventure Park
Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre
BayActive Paintball
Jet Ski Fishing
Tauranga to Tree Tops
Skydive Tauranga
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Bay Explorer
Mana Māori Experiences
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Boeing Stearman Adventure Flight
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
The Sauna Project
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
Orca Wild Adventures
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
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.
Baywatch Motor Inn
Kuru's Villa
Bay Palm Motel
Quest Mount Maunganui
Beach Break
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Hōpara Campers
Capri on Pilot Bay
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Pacific Motor Inn
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Pacific Palms Resort
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Mission Belle Motel
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
The Anchorage Apartments
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 Atrium Apartments
Gateway Motor Inn
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
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.Blue Haven Motel
Westhaven Motel
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Sun Pacific Villas
Seascape Villa B&B
Mount Backpackers
The Beaumont Apartments
Aquarius Motor Inn
Saltwater
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Rice Rice Baby
Special Mention
Master Kong The Mount
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
The Rising Tide
Astrolabe
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Palace Burger
Solera
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Mount Mellick
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Rosie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
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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