Location: Mount Maunganui
Top Things to do in Mount Maunganui
Top 10 Things to do in Mount Maunganui, North Island
Mount Maunganui Māori pronunciation: [ˈmaʉŋaˌnʉi], locally /ˈmɒŋəˌnuːi/ is a major residential, commercial and industrial suburb of Tauranga, located on a peninsula to the north-east of Tauranga's city centre. It was an independent town from Tauranga until the completion of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge in 1988, which connects Mount Maunganui to Tauranga's central business district.
Restaurants in Mount Maunganui
1. Mount Maunganui Base Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 957 reviews
Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia
Hiking the Mount Maunganui Base track is a wonderful way to discover this beautiful part of the east coast of the north island, the track is very popular with locals for their fitness as are the other tracks which go up to the summit of the mount. The suggested time to complete the 2.5 km track is fifty minutes but can be done in a shorter time. Access to the track is at Mount Maunganui Beach, near the surf club and caravan park, paid parking is available on the street.
2. Mount Maunganui Summit Track
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5.0 based on 2,720 reviews
Reviewed By sussan59 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Make sure you've got good shoes on and comfortable clothing, this is a great workout, especially for the baby boomer generation. The track was very dry the day we climbed the mount, ergo it was quite slippery, and we had to watch our step going up. The views once you reach the summit are stunning. The sense of achievement feels pretty good too! Going down, we chose the steep steps which were also a challenge, and our thighs felt it the following day. Overall a great experience!
3. The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
A unique record of the military history of Rhodesia (now called Zimbabwe) from 1890 to 1980. Displays include and Alouette III helicopter, medals, badges, weapons, uniforms, equipment, shop, souvenirs, library and Memorial Garden. Personal service for every visitor. PLEASE NOTE: 1) We are closed on Public Holidays 2)With sufficient notice we will try and accommodate requests to open by appointment outside normal times/days of operation. Please call the mobile phone number above with your request.
Reviewed By Kenj3858
Recently visited the Lion and Tusk Museum in Tauranga. It is a most impressive display of Rhodesiana Military Memorabilia with a couple of special displays highlighting Kiwis who served in the Rhodesian Army. The Museum is manned by knowledgeable volunteers who are available to answer any questions. A must visit for all residents and visitors to Tauranga. To get the most benefit spend a couple of hours enjoying the displays and browsing the extensive library.
4. Mt Maunganui Main Beach
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4.5 based on 1,643 reviews
Reviewed By raakel-joy - Tauranga, New Zealand
We love the Mount main beach - The beach, the summit and base walks, cafes, shops and overall vibe ???? One of our happy places!
5. Moturiki Island
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By 775gilvray - Cambridge, New Zealand
What a gorgeous walk...listening to the waves crashing and the sound of the Tui birds Lovely views out to sea...and a reasably easy walk with a few steps...
6. Pilot Bay
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
Reviewed By seens_13 - Tauranga, New Zealand
This well used swimming spot is perfect for families with small children safe beautiful and fun, You can kayak paddle board swim relax an just watch the cruise ships leave or arrive if your an early bird
7. Anzac War Memorial Cenotaph
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Aromatomic - Tauranga, New Zealand
Should you be visiting Tauranga on the 25th of April of any year, then attending the dawn service at the Mt Cenotaph will be something you never forget. Before dawn, returned servicemen and women gather. To the sound of the bagpipes they march to the cenotaph where a brief service takes place. Often a local high school student with speak or sing. As the service concludes you can hear the breaking of the waves and see the dawn breaking over the water, this is when a plane will fly low overhead and raise the hackles on your neck. NOT TO BE MISSED.
8. Bayfair
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Lathkill - Auckland Central, New Zealand
We ate at Iza Kai two night on the trotand came back on the third day to try out the shops. Great service & shoes at Skechers. Nice new mall.
9. Bay Oval Cricket Ground
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By dmashala - London, United Kingdom
We attended the first two days of Mount Maunganui's first ever Test match, v England. We had one day in a hospitality marquee where the Kiwis on our table were friendly and we had a bit of banter about cricket and the World Cup, and some more general chats about New Zealand, their work, our holiday and our background: we felt very welcome. The next day we were on the terrace, with a chair and table, but spent some time on the grassy bank with friends. Food and drink offerings, all temporary, were diverse and of good quality. Being built as a bowl, there are great sightlines, and it's possible to wander round the ground and still watch the cricket Great place - highly recommended
10. Pepi Toot The Beach Express
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
