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.
Guided Footprints - Mt Drury & Moturiki walk
Tauranga to Tree Tops
Raglan Surfers Lunch Helicopter Package
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Rocktopia
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Manaaki Rugby Tours NZ
Mount Skin and Body
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour
Manaaki Adventures NZ
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
NZ-Tours
Rotorua / Tauranga Photography Workshop
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
BayStation Laser Tag
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Art Map
BayStation Drift Trikes
Discovery Surf School
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
4hr Shore Excursion - History and Tasting Tour Free Kiwifruit Tasting
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Skydive Tauranga
The Ultimate Hobbiton Experience Helicopter Package
Salt Spray Surf School
East Coast Paddler - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Tauranga Aero Club
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Surf Safari
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Dolphin Blue

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
The Cave Papamoa
Wildside Tours Tauranga Boutique Craft Brewery Tour
BayStation Blokart Sailing
Taste of Plenty

Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Classic Flyers NZ Limited
Blue Ocean Charters
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
King Tide Salt Fly
Bay Explorer
Arataki Cultural Walking Trails
Pauanui sandy lunch and swim Helicopter package
BayStation
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Bayfair Shopping Centre
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
V8 Trike Tours
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
Mount Mainstreet
Wildside Tours Tauranga Artisan Foods and Drinks Tour

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
Omanu Golf Club
Waitomo Caves and Hobbiton Combo Helicopter Package
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Travel Ed
Brewbus - New Zealand Craft Beer Tours Limited
Tauranga Marine Charters
Orca Wild Adventures
Waimarino Adventure Park
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
Cobra Classic
Hibiscus Surf School
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
Travel Ed
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
3hr Tauranga Sun-downer History Tour
PaR nz Golfing Holidays
Ian Hardie NZPGA Golf Coach
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Please note Baywave will be closed for maintenance from 16 January 2023 for approximately 12 weeks (Easter 2023)
Paintvine
BayStation Paintball
NZ 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 you during your stay in Mount Maunganui.
Mount Backpackers
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
The Anchorage Apartments
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Capri on Pilot Bay
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Calais Mount Resort
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Seascape Villa B&B
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Canopy Camping Escapes | Phoenix Valley
The Atrium Apartments
Bay Palm Motel
Gateway Motor Inn
Pacific Palms Resort
Baywatch Motor Inn
Mount Backpackers
Blue Haven Motel
Kuru's Villa
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Belle Mer Apartments
Belle Mer Apartments will be closed from 20 April 2022 - June 2023
for major upgrades.
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.
The Beaumont Apartments
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Sun Pacific Villas
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Mission Belle Motel
Westhaven Motel
Hōpara Campers
Pacific Motor Inn
The Pacific Apartments
Aquarius Motor Inn
Beach Break
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Deckchair Cafe
Mount Mellick
Astrolabe
Master Kong The Mount
Wildside Tours Tauranga Artisan Foods and Drinks Tour
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Wildside Tours Tauranga Boutique Craft Brewery Tour
Rice Rice Baby
The Rising Tide
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Mexico Bayfair
Mexico Bayfair
Burger Fuel
Solera
Fox's Hawker House
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Roxie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Satori Lounge
Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe & 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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