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