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.
V8 Trike Tours
Tauranga Art Gallery Toi Tauranga
The Tauranga Art Gallery is temporarily closed for renovation. You can visit the popup space at 42-44 Devonport Road.
Virtually on Track
BayStation
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Surf Safari
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
Travel Ed
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Paintvine
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Skydive Tauranga
Waimarino Adventure Park
BayStation Laser Tag
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Escape Rooms Tauranga
Tauranga to Tree Tops
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
The Hidden Wonders of Tarawera Falls
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Taste of Plenty
Tree Tops Luxury lunch Helicopter package
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
3hr Tauranga Sun-downer History Tour
BayStation Paintball
Tauranga Marine Charters
Mount Surf School
Classic Flyers NZ Limited
Mount Mainstreet
Rocktopia
Kewpie Cruises - Scheduled One Hour Scenic Harbour Cruise
The Cave Papamoa
Wairoa River Kayak Tour
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
Tauranga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Bayfair Shopping Centre
The Sauna Project
Panacea Sauna
Bay Explorer
Riverbug – Tarawera River Bay of Plenty
Hibiscus Surf School
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Jet Ski Hire
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Dolphin Blue
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming
NZ Surf Academy
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
BayStation Drift Trikes
Salt Spray Surf School
Mount Skin and Body
Leveret Estate Winery and Cellar Door
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
Tauranga Aero Club
Fishing
Blue Ocean Charters
Mount Hot Pools
Waihi Beach Heli lunch/brunch
Carbon Neutral Scenic Helicopter Flight Package
King Tide Salt Fly
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
Orca Wild Adventures
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Omanu Golf Club
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.
The Atrium Apartments
Pacific Motor Inn
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
The Anchorage Apartments
Mission Belle Motel
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Blue Haven Motel
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Westhaven Motel
The Pacific Apartments
The Pacific Apartments will be closed for renovations until mid 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.Kuru's Villa
Capri on Pilot Bay
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
Sun Pacific Villas
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Hōpara Campers
Aquarius Motor Inn
Baywatch Motor Inn
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Pacific Palms Resort
Seascape Villa B&B
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Mount Backpackers
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Beach Break
The Beaumont Apartments
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.Bay Palm Motel
Saltwater - Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Solera
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Master Kong The Mount
Izakai Bar & Eatery
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
Tay Street Beach Cafe
Palace Burger
Special Mention
Mexico Bayfair
Burger Fuel
Roxie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Classic Flyers AvGas Café & Bar
Mount Mellick
Mexico Bayfair
Fox's Hawker House & Garden
The Rising Tide
Rice Rice Baby
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
Astrolabe
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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