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