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