Tauranga Marine Charters
Daily Fishing Trips. We offer day trips or 12 and 24 hour trips, we can supply all you need and we work all year round from Tauranga in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.
WELCOME TO THE MOUNT
Learn more about January's weather event here
Mount Maunganui, or "The Mount" as locals call it, is a must-visit destination on any trip to New Zealand. With the country’s best beach (we’re not just saying that — TripAdvisor agrees), it’s no surprise this coastal gem has been the summertime hotspot for Kiwi families for generations.
what to do in mount maunganui
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) access and walking tracks are currently closed due to the weather event of 21 January 2025. For more information refer to Tauranga City Council here
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.
Skydive Tauranga
Experience an epic 1 minute freefall with a jump from 15,000 feet. Discover the beauty of Tauranga and some of the best views in New Zealand. Enjoy spectacular views of New Zealand's best beaches, Mount Ruapehu, Whakaari White Island & Lake Rotorua.
Panacea Sauna
Smart Access public sauna, featuring a traditional Finnish sauna and cold plunge facility in a beautiful clean natural environment, with custom made ice baths, cold rinse showers, change rooms and a outdoor cool down garden. The sauna can accommodate up to 16 people.
Kewpie Cruises - 1.5 Hour Historic Tauranga Harbour Cruise
Bay of Plenty's best value activity: It's a special opportunity for families with children under 12 years as they travel free. Hop on/Hop off at Matakana. Departures from Strand Jetty, Tauranga.
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Summit Walk
King Tide Salt Fly
Join King Tide for a day of salt water fly fishing. Based in the sunny Bay of Plenty we offer guided trips chasing kingfish, snapper, kahawai and other species armed with a fly rod in hand. Get in touch and see just how addictive it can be.
V8 Trike Tours
Cruise around Mount Maunganui & Tauranga on one of our seriously cool V8 Chevy Trikes. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views with our award-winning driver/guides. We’re a Qualmark Gold operator and proud Traveller’s Choice winners year after year.
Dolphin Blue
Have you ever looked into the eyes of a dolphin? It is said to be a life changing experience. At Dolphin Blue, we not only observe but also give you the chance to swim with a pod of dolphins.
Taste of Plenty
Taste of Plenty is a boutique food tourism venture located in the stunning Bay of Plenty. Choose from a range of food and culinary tours, or let us design a custom tour for your group. Visit orchards, farms, providors & unique production facilities.
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise - Bay Explorer
Enter nature & wide open spaces on a Bay Explorer wildlife cruise. Explore our big blue backyard and watch dolphins swimming up close. Join us for a shared lifetime experience and help protect wild marine animals. A great family friendly half-day.
Scenic Lake McLaren Kayak Tour
Here at Waimarino we offer many different varieties of kayaking tours, from sea kayaking to guided river tours. Our tours are designed to give the customer maximum fun and at the same time incorporate factual information to take away from the trip.
Adrenalin Forest Bay of Plenty
Affordable fun for the whole family, a wicked adrenalin rush adventure park in a beautiful forest setting in TECT All Terrain Park 20 minutes from Rotorua and Tauranga. over 25 flying foxes and 100 different challenges to overcome.
Omanu Golf Club
Play golf at Omanu Golf Club and enjoy a relaxing & friendly experience playing our gently rolling 18 hole irrigated course. Located adjacent to Mount Maunganui's Bayfair Shopping Mall.
Blue Ocean Charters
Come fishing with the experts Blue Ocean Charters for a day to remember. We specialise in day or overnight reef or hapuka fishing trips for individuals or groups on our large 16m vessel.
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
Jet Ski Fishing
Embark on a maritime odyssey with Aqua 360 Jet Skis, where the thrill of jet skiing meets the excitement of fishing in the stunning waters of Mount Maunganui and Pilot Bay, New Zealand.
Mount Hot Ocean Water Pools
The Mount Hot Pools are currently closed due to the weather event of 21 January 2026.
Paintvine
Paintvine is the perfect blend of creativity and conversation. Drink a glass of wine and create a painting — you’ll always go home with more than just a buzz.
Local Tasting Tour ex-Tauranga
This tour travels north for tastings/presentations of wines from one boutique & two medal-winning wineries, before returning to Tauranga’s CBD for a cocktail & dessert.
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Express Lesson
Start out right. Take our basic 10-15 minute lesson on shore, with the remainder of the hour spent on your own to apply the lessons learned on water.
Surf Safari Scenic Flight
Cruise over Mount Maunganui and surrounding surf beaches, whilst scanning for sharks and stingrays, viewing the bountiful avocado and Kiwifruit orchards. Great views along Matakana Island and of the Tauranga Harbour.
North American Harvard Flight
The North American Harvard can take 1 passenger or book 2 Harvard's for a formation pair flight with your friend.
Escape Rooms Tauranga
We are New Zealand's largest all escape room experience and the only original up to 90 min game giving you a longer more interactive experience. We also have wheelchair access.
Hibiscus Surf School
Learn to surf with Hibiscus Surf School's friendly and professional team! We offer a variety of lesson options, including group and private lessons. From first-timers to advanced, kids to adults, everyone is welcome.
Waihi Beach Lunch Helicopter Package
Tauranga to Waihi Beach, cruising along the beautiful coastline of the Matakana Island landing just meters away from the Surf Shack Eatery.
Mount Classic Tours Ltd
Mount Classic Tours are leaders in the Bay of Plenty offering a range of passenger transport solutions from weddings and special occasions to corporate transfers. Driven by our professional and friendly chauffeurs in late model, quality vehicles.
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa
Sanctum Beauty Therapy and Spa is located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Our beauty spa is a place of pampering, a place to escape and enjoy treatments by professionally trained beauty therapists.
Rocktopia
We offer 26 fun climbs with 31 new challenges on our Clip N Climb walls
There is also 18 climbing walls and 2 boulder caves at Rocktopia. These walls were built by climbers for climbers and have produced some of the best climbers in the world today
At Rocktopia we also have the world famous vertical slide and Leap OF Faith jump
Bay Explorer Scenic Flight
The Pilot’s favourite and our most popular scenic flight.
Electric Bike Hire Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
Mid-drive electric bikes for hire are located at our Electrify.nz Mount Maunganui store.
The Cave Papamoa
'New Zealand’s best virtual reality & sim racing studios'. Out of this World experiences where anything is possible.
Otumoetai Pool
The Otumoetai Pool is a year-round swimming facility that offers affordable rates for the community.
Mount Magic Scenic Flight
Breathtaking views of Mount Maunganui, Omanu Beach and the Tauranga Harbour. Great photo opportunities from our entry level flight.
2hr Tauranga City Scenic History Tour
A tour of Tauranga city taking in the sights of the beaches, the harbour, and early Māori and European settlements. Learn about our local history and legends, the battle of Gate Pa and how Tauranga grew to be the city it is today.
Moturiki (Leisure Island)
Mount Mainstreet
This relaxed, yet vibrant, boutique shopping strip is lined with phoenix palm trees and is home to some of the best designer fashion, souvenirs, beauty salons, cafes, restaurants and contemporary and fine art in the Bay.
Miles Rushmer Guiding
Fly fishing small, clear streams in the Bay of Plenty, for absolutely whopping fish, in large numbers, one can be forgiven for thinking that they have discovered fly fishing heaven.
2 Dive Day Trip with Dive Zone Tauranga
The beautiful Bay of Plenty boasts a wide variety of dive sites that you can explore with us on this 2-dive single-day charter, on board our comfortable 12 meter dive boat "Ruku Moana".
Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour - Tauranga
Glow Worm Kayak tours depart from Waimarino, Tauranga. A delightful array of refreshments are offered during sunset just before departure onto the lake. The darkness has fallen and the glow worms shine extra bright in the moon lit sky.
BayActive Laser Tag
This is as close to paintball as you can get without being hit with paint. There is no mess, no pain, no heavy armour and no wires.
The Elms | Te Papa, Tauranga
Set in the heart of Tauranga, The Elms | Te Papa is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's oldest heritage sites. It is best known for its iconic Mission House and award-winning heritage gardens. The sites rich history dates to pre-European times.
Mount Skin and Body
The Mount's premiere beauty therapy salon. Our superb menu of beauty therapy treatments including specialist facials, peels, micro-dermabrasion, spray-tan, manicures, pedicures, massage, body treatments, waxing, tinting and more.
Jet Ski Hire
Welcome to Aqua 360, your gateway to aquatic excitement in the picturesque paradise of Mount Maunganui. Discover the thrill of skimming across the blue waters of Pilot Bay, surrounded by the breath-taking beauty of New Zealand's coastal wonders.
Castaway Surf School Mount Maunganui
Here at Castaway Surf School our mission is to help you to become a more confident surfer. Whether you're just learning to stand up and ride a wave or wanting to advance your skills we can help you achieve your surfing goals.
Mauao Adventures - Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson
Introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lesson.
Boeing Stearman Adventure Flight
The Boeing Stearman was designed as a WWII pilot trainer. It is a biplane, of which 8584 were built in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s as a military trainer aircraft. In the immediate post-war years they became very popular.
BayActive Paintball
Paintball is the perfect activity for family, friends, stag do's, birthday parties or company events. Come and test you paintball shooting skills.
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Set in peaceful tree-lined surroundings, only minutes from one of the country's most popular surf beaches, Mount Golf is the perfect setting for golfers of all levels.
Right for Life Massage & Energy Centre
The Right for Life approach is to listen to you first. Through listening we can build a complete picture, helping us direct our skills to were it is most needed so you can achieve real results.
Dolphin Viewing and Swimming - Dolphin Seafaris
Our Wildlife Tour to watch and swim with wild dolphins in the Bay of Plenty is a must on any bucket list. Our 6-hour boat tour departs daily (November to May) from Tauranga on our spacious catamaran, ideal for viewing and swimming.
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Tauranga’s favourite shopping experience, Bayfair Shopping Centre has fashion, food and fun all under one roof. With over 140 different retailers – including Woolworths, Kmart, United Cinemas, JB Hi-Fi, Country Road, more – you’ve got everything you need in one place. Even better, it features a children’s indoor playground and free parking, for a hassle-free day out.
Toi Tauranga Art Gallery
Creating life-long relationships with art through exceptional art experiences that engage, inspire, educate and challenge.
NZ Surf Academy
NZ Surf Academy is a respected surf company operating across Northland, Matakana Coasts, Orewa & Mount Maunganui. We promote surf lessons, surf tours, school & holiday camps, corporate team building, family surf days, beach education, surf culture and adventure.
Orca Wild Adventures
The most successful dolphin swimming business in the Bay.
We offer a full day adventure which includes swimming with dolphins, a guided snorkel at a off shore island while your lunch gets cooked for you on the boat.
Tauranga isite Visitor Information Centre
We provide a comprehensive, impartial information and booking service for Tauranga and New Zealand for accommodation, activities, attractions and travel bookings.
Baywave TECT Aquatic & Leisure Centre
Baywave is one of the Bay of Plentys top regional attractions, drawing in over 230,000 visitors every year!
Leveret Mills Reef Winery and Cellar Door
Step into heritage and flavour – our cellar door welcomes you daily, 9:30am–5:00pm (closed on public holidays), with curated wine tastings Fridays to Sundays, 10:00am–4:00pm. Come & share the beauty, history, and taste of our wines – we can’t wait.
Mauao (Mount Maunganui) Base Track
The Sauna Project
Come and join us for our weekly beach side sauna sessions in Mount Maunganui and Waihī Beach.
Mount Surf School
Mount Surf School is Mount Maunganui's fastest-growing surf school running daily surf lessons for people of all levels - from absolute beginner to advanced. Join us for an unforgettable surfing experience at one of New Zealands best surfing beaches.
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 every traveller's style and budget.
Pacific Motor Inn
A great place to stay. Comfortable beds, well equipped rooms at ground level. Park your car outside your door, step onto the main street for the best shops, cafes, restaurants, bars that the Mount has to offer.
Capri on Pilot Bay
Capri on Pilot Bay's accommodation is modern, comfortable and situated in the heart of Mount Maunganui.
Sun Pacific Villas
Sun Pacific Villas is a world class timeshare resort complex, located on the sundrenched north facing shores of the Bay of Plenty in Mount Maunganui.
Sand Castles - Mount Maunganui Holiday Home
Sand Castles is a 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom holiday home right across the road from the beach! Consisting of a 2 bedroom upstairs unit, and a 3 bedroom downstairs unit, this holiday home offers a modern and comfortable base for up to 10 guest.
Cutters Cove Resort Apartments
The perfect place to relax and unwind in tranquil tropical gardens. Located opposite the Mount beach, an easy walk to restaurants and shops.
Bay Palm Motel
Bay Palm Motel at Mount Maunganui has 16 fully equipped units that are serviced daily by friendly staff. We are only 150m from the beach, close to Bayfair Mall,Baypark Arena ,and restaurants, with a heated pool.
Bachcare Holiday Homes
Find Your Happy Place with Bachcare Holiday Homes
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach
This laid-back coastal settlement is famous for its gorgeous scenery, great surf, and glorious sunsets. Located just steps from some of the best surf in the country, Tasman Holiday Parks – Papamoa Beach is a resort-style coastal haven.
Seascape Villa B&B
Luxury Bed & Breakfast, 3 rooms all with private en-suite & air conditioned with tea & coffee facilities. Free WIFI in all rooms, Smart TV with Netflix & Freeview. We are just five minutes by car from the city centre & 10 minutes from Mt Maunganui.
Belle Mer Apartments
Belle Mer Beachfront Apartments offer premium, fully serviced accommodation directly opposite Mount Maunganui Beach. Choose from spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, including an exclusive beachfront penthouse, ideal for couples, families, and extended stays.
Stay Tauranga Waterfront House with Boat House
Enjoy relaxing back in this waterfront home with uninterrupted panoramic water views. Step off the front lawn and into the beautiful sparkling salt water vista.
Quest Mount Maunganui
A Quest apartment hotel is your home or office away from home, complete with separate living, dining and sleeping areas, separate work stations and fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities.
Beachside Bed & Breakfast
If you love seaviews, beach walks, sunbathing, swimming, then stay with us. We are just 30 seconds away from one of New Zealand's most popular beaches.
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park is closed until further notice.
Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers
Beachside accommodation in the heart of Mt Maunganui amongst surf and harbour beaches with cafes, shopping and relaxation.
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.
Baywatch Motor Inn
Adult friendly, centrally located near shops and the beach. 17 modern, spacious air-conditioned rooms with unlimited free WiFi, free onsite parking. Plunge pool on site.
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments
Pavilion Beachfront Apartments offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom fully self contained apartments. Enjoy a comfortable stay at the main beach... you deserve it!
Mission Belle Motel
Nate and Emma would like to welcome you to the Mission Belle Motel in one of New Zealand's most stunning beach locations, Mt Maunganui.
Kuru's Villa
Kuru's Villa is a 3 bedroom plus mezzanine Mt Maunganui holiday home with fantastic position right on the golf course! This spacious and comfortable Mt Maunganui accommodation offers excellent indoor/outdoor living with free Wi-Fi for your stay.
The Beaumont Apartments
The Beaumont Apartments are situated at the base of Mount Maunganui, between Mount Maunganui & Pilot Bay. Walking distance to cafes, restaurants and Mount Shopping Centre.
Atlas Suites and Apartments
Atlas Suites and Apartments at Mount Maunganui are modern self-contained apartments, available for holiday or business rental. We can accommodate any length of stay and everything you need is supplied.
Hōpara Campers
A unique teardrop camper available to hire in MT Maunganui.
Mount Backpackers
The only downtown hostel in Mount Maunganui & only a 2 minute stroll from award winning Mount Main Beach. Welcoming vibe. Competitive short-term and long-term rates, plus discounts on surf/ SUP/ bike hire, hot pool entry & drinks around town.
The Anchorage Apartments
Nestled in the heart of down town Mount Maunganui, The Anchorage offers luxury apartment accommodation.
Aquarius Motor Inn
Aquarius Motor Inn is centrally located on Maunganui Road, about a 10 minute walk to the beach and to Mount Main Street with its cafes, restaurants, bars, and shopping.
Beach Break
Beach Break is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom Mt Maunganui holiday apartment. This relaxed holiday base enjoys a great location right in the heart of The Mount, just moments from cafe's, bars, and restaurants...
Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers
The only hostel in Mount Maunganui that is 4 star Qualmarked, so you can guarantee quality superior standards. The Mount is Zealanders' favourite holiday destination, we're just a few blocks from the beautiful white sandy beach & a short walk to town
Westhaven Motel
Situated directly across the road from the safe swimming beach of Pilot Bay, this family run motel has nine spacious units. We are within easy walking distance of the hot pool, the main Mount shops and the surf beach.
The Black Badger Bed & Breakfast
Set in a rural location with stunning views of Mt Maunganui and the Kaimai ranges, the Black Badger bed & breakfast is ideal for those guests who wish to escape to the country and enjoy all that this area of outstanding natural beauty has to offer.
Cosy Corner Holiday Park
Family holiday park, 80 metres from the beautiful ocean beach at Mount Maunganui on the Pacific coast. With powered camp sites and a full range of accommodation.
Paradise Beach Luxury Accommodation
Paradise Beach Barns a rare find in Papamoa, our unique rentals are available as your personal holiday stay. Choose a 4 bedroom family-sized home to a romantic 1 bedroom barn ideal for couples, explore our 5-star accommodation right beside the beach.
Stay Tauranga Apartment with Balcony
Waterfront Apart | with balcony, full kitchen and laundry. Immerse yourself in this newly renovated luxury sun soaked waterfront apartment designed with a tropical coastal and Scandinavian theme.
Pacific Palms Resort
Offering the best in resort style apartment accommodation, Pacific Palms Resort in Papamoa is located on 2 hectares of beautifully maintained subtropical gardens, yet is just a 15 minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Mt Maunganui and Downtown.
Blue Haven Motel
Five one bedroom suites with full kitchen and four studio units (1 x wheelchair friendly), all ground level in a quiet location, close to beach, golf courses, Blake Park, airport, supermarket, Bayfair, RSA and Cosmopolitan Club. Outdoor BBQ's.
Absolute Beachfront Luxury
This contemporary luxury beach house boasts panoramic views of the stunning Mt Maunganui Beachfront. This large home is located right on the beach giving you direct access to the gorgeous, white sandy beach.
The Atrium Apartments
The Atrium Apartments are located right in the heart of all the action. The Atrium offers tourists to New Zealand and visitors to Mount Maunganui the opportunity of a great beach holiday destination for individuals, couples, groups and families. Affordable modern internally accessed accommodation for everyone.
Gateway Motor Inn
With personal touches and modern facilities, Gateway Motor Inn provides comfortable, affordable and accessible accommodation for any trip to Mt Maunganui.
Rosie's Red Hot Cantina & Taco Joint
Bringing the best street food from L.A. to the Baja Coast, all the way to Mount Maunganui
Mount Mellick
Mount Mellick is a traditional Irish Pub situated in the heart of Mount Maunganui. We have great food, fine ales and something happening everyday!!
Palace Burger
If you’re after a cold beer and a bite, Palace Tavern on Maunganui Road has delicious burgers and plates of southern fried chicken wings with your name on it.
Salinity Restaurant & Bar
Beautiful setting at the Tauranga Bridge Marina with amazing sunsets and views of the Mount.
Special Mention
This hidden gem can be hard to spot on Oceanbeach Road but serves up the most Instagram-worthy dishes that taste as great as they look.
Keep posted for pop up guest chef nights and wine tastings.
Izakai Bar & Eatery
If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, check out Izakai Bar and Eatery at Bayfair, which fuses Japanese and Māori cuisine. Their hangi-style pork belly and watercress ramen noodle bowl is unbelievably good.
Fife Lane Kitchen & Bar
Contemporary Steak House, that offers wholesome fresh meats, seafood and seasonal produce, our menu is a collection of New Zealand’s favourite foods, created with our own unique touch.
Saltwater
Saltwater is the Mount's hottest seafood spot, which uses the freshest seafood from around Aotearoa.
Solera
Yomi
Premium self-serve frozen yoghurt and açaí bar
Tay Street Beach Kitchen
Satori - Sushi & Sake Bar
At Satori our concept is sushi rolled fresh to order just for you. Our warm deep fried rolls are perfect for converting non sushi lovers and most of our menu can be made gluten free.
The Rising Tide
We love craft beer, dumplings, being situated on a beautiful park, and our big deck that soaks up the warm Mount Maunganui sun.
Rice Rice Baby
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine right in the heart of Mount Maunganui.
Astrolabe
Astrolabe is an iconic restaurant, cafe and bar open 7 days from 9am till late for brunch, lunch, bar snacks and dinner and is popular with both locals and tourists.
Latitude 37 Restaurant - Bar
You’ll find us in the heart of downtown Mount Maunganui, unmistakable frontage of schist stone with gas torches ablaze.Open for dinner or just bar snacks.
Master Kong The Mount
Master Kong is a one-of-a-kind bar & restaurant serving up some seriously kick-ass Asian street food.
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.