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 an amazing foodie scene.
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
BayActive Laser Tag
Mount Mainstreet
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Paintvine
Bay Explorer
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
The Tauranga Art Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation.
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Orca Wild Adventures
King Tide Salt Fly
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
Tauranga Marine Charters
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Omanu Golf Club
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
North American Harvard Flight
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Waimarino Adventure Park

Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Panacea Sauna
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Dolphin Blue

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Salt Spray Surf School
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Mount Surf School
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Boeing Stearman Adventure Flight
BayActive Paintball
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
Jet Ski Hire
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
Taste of Plenty
Tauranga to Tree Tops
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
V8 Trike Tours
Mount Skin and Body
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
The Cave Papamoa
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
Skydive Tauranga
Rocktopia
Mana Māori Experiences
Jet Ski Fishing
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Surf Safari
Hibiscus Surf School

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Otumoetai Pool
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
The Sauna Project
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Blue Ocean Charters
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.
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.Capri on Pilot Bay
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Pacific Motor Inn
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Bay Palm Motel
Seascape Villa B&B
Aquarius Motor Inn
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Blue Haven Motel
The Atrium Apartments
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Beach Break
Kuru's Villa
Baywatch Motor Inn
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Gateway Motor Inn
Hōpara Campers
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Pacific Palms Resort
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Mission Belle Motel
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Westhaven Motel
The Anchorage Apartments
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
The Beaumont Apartments
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Mount Backpackers
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.Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Sun Pacific Villas
Mount Mellick
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Palace Burger
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Special Mention
Rosie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Astrolabe
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Solera
Saltwater
Rice Rice Baby
The Rising Tide
Master Kong The Mount
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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