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