An extreme rainfall event in January has caused weather-related damage in some parts of Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
However, most visitor activities and attractions in our region are open and are continuing to welcome visitors.
What’s currently closed
The following locations and activities are currently closed.
- Mauao (Mount Maunganui)
- Mount Hot Pools
- Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
- Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service building
- Mauao Adventures
- Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park
- Summerhill
- Kaiate Falls / Te Rerekawau
- Homunga Bay Track: Orokawa Scenic Reserve
- The Tuahu Track (East) – Hot Springs Road and the Tuahu Track (West)
- Surf Shack Eatery (Waihī Beach)
⚠️ Important: There is no public access to Mauao (the mountain at Mount Maunganui) or the cordoned-off area at its base. This means no one can walk up or around this mountain (except for authorised site recovery personnel). It is unknown, at this stage, when this location will reopen.
A 30-metre exclusion zone remains in place around Mauao for all people and vessels, this includes swimmers and paddleboarders.
For more information, see Tauranga City Council's website here.
What’s open
Most of the tourism, hospitality, and retail businesses across Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty remain open and are welcoming visitors.
- Kewpie Cruises has re-opened. They are now operating from The Strand jetty, Tauranga waterfront.
- Aqua 360 has re-opened. They are still operating from Pilot Bay.
- Mount Maunganui cafés at the start of Marine Parade are open
- The rāhui that had been placed by tangata whenua over parts of Waikorire (Pilot Bay) and Hīnekite (Mount Main Beach) has now been lifted.
Beaches, town centres, and most visitor attractions and activities are continuing to operate as usual.
Need help while you're here?
Our Tauranga and Mount Maunganui isite visitor centre team is here to help with the latest advice, including alternative activity and accommodation booking options, if required.
Visit an isite, check our Explore Bay of Plenty app, or see one of our digital kiosks for all the latest visitor information. Our digital kiosks are located at three key visitor locations: Tauranga Airport, 1 Devonport Road (Red Square, Tauranga), and at the nearby Masonic Park on The Strand.