Mount Maunganui Things to Do

 
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  •   Climb the mount
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  • Steps on one steep section
      Steps on one steep section
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  • Looking towards the North West
      Looking towards the North West
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  • Matakana Island and beyond
      Matakana Island and beyond
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  • Trig station on the summit
      Trig station on the summit
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Climb the mount

Climb the mount, Mount Maunganui

 8 Reviews  There are also other routes for those that are afraid of heights which avoid the steep drops.. If you follow the 4x4 track it will also take you to the top, it is a steep climb but you miss the... 

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Saltwater Hotpools

Saltwater Hotpools, Mount Maunganui

 3 Reviews  Hot Saltwater Pools I love to go here, especially at night, and soak in the naturally heated salt water pools. Set outdoors with lovely furns overhanging and of course the dominant presence of Mt... 

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Start at the Visitors Center

Start at the Visitors Center, Mount Maunganui

 ATXtraveler Says:  Mount Maunganui has a very small town feel to it, even though it is located next to one of New Zealand's largest seaports, Tauranga. The visitor's center will... 

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Pilot Bay

Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui

 rozehill Says:  At the beginning of the Mauro walking track you pass a dear wee bay called Pilot Bay.On the left you can see the last of the red Pohutukawa tree blooms and on... 

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Gather shells.

Gather shells., Mount Maunganui

 kiwi Says:  On the ocean side of the Mount, fossick in the coves and look for shells. We don't have the large colourful shells of the tropics, but the tiny ones are very... 

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Shoreline

Shoreline, Mount Maunganui

 rozehill Says:  One the stunning views which can be enjoyed from a walking track around the Mount 

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Fantastic scenery

Fantastic scenery, Mount Maunganui

 rozehill Says:  Around the Mauro "Mount Maunganui" there are several walks you can take to just enjoy the scenery around the base of the MOUNT or do a work out by climbing to... 

Top 3 Hotels in Mount Maunganui

Boatshed Motel Apartments Mt. Maunganui

 1 Review and 11 Opinions  Absolutely fantastic room, almost like new, and very comfy. I would've recommended this place to all... 

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Oceanside Resort & Twin Towers

 1 Review and 22 Opinions  This complex consists of 60 luxurious units with lift access. The Motor Lodge has spacious studio... 

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 Around the Mauro "Mount Maunganui" there are several walks you can take to just enjoy the scenery around the base of the MOUNT or do a work out by climbing to... 

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Q:  Sorry to double-post. I posted this on the NZ site before I found that there is a site for Mount Maunganui. My wife and I will... 

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A: The ship port is at Mount Maunganui (town) and is also walking distance from the mountain (Manao - also known as Mt Maunganui). It is unmistakeable so when you get off... 

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Mauao/Mt Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

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 Mount Maunganui is another of New Zealand's many volcanoes. Commonly referred to by locals as "The Mount" it is a very popular spot, and is a prominent landmark of the region. Known as "Mauao" which... 

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI....MAGNIFICENT!!!

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 Mount Maunganui is without a doubt our preferred summer destination for us this year. It experiences beautiful summer days with a world famous surf beach on one side and a safe recreational harbour on... 

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Mount Maunganui - A Great Beach Resort!

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 Mount Maunganui is a popular holiday resort - popular with both overseas visitors and Kiwis alike - which forms part of the port city of Tauranga. The area, generally known as 'The Mount', has a real... 

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Mount up and Head Out!

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 During our recent trip to the North Island of New Zealand, we visited the Bay of Plenty and its flagship "mountain", Mt. Maunganui. Although it really is just a big hill, its location right next to...... 

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Mount Maunganui North Island

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 This is a great place to relax. We were here in November when it was still a little too chilly to enjoy the beaches but I imagine in summer it must be amazing. Although the locals did tell us that it... 

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