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Mt Maunganui Must-Do's
Summit ‘The Mount’
Climbing the Mauao takes about 40 minutes of sweat-inducing puff, but the views are phenomenal. No less breath-taking is the largely flat walk around its sea-fronting base.
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Main Beach
Mt Maunganui Beach © Bay of Plenty Tourism
Channelling a lively resort vibe, access to shops and cafés is all but a two-minute walk away. Lifeguards patrol the surf beach in summer.
Watersports
Charter a boat, water-ski, parasail or learn how to surf. Have a go at stand-up paddleboarding or rent a kayak straight off the beach, it’s all here.
Pilot Bay
On the other side of the township, this soft curve of golden bay is calm and serene.
Bites of the Bay
Jump on a three to four-hour mini-van tour and meet the people producing the area’s best flavours, while of course, chomping on local cheese, fruit, honey, gelato, prime meats and more.
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Admire a fascinating collection of aviation and military artefacts. An aviation playground is on site for younger guests.
Mount Hot Pools
Sink into hot salt pools of varying degrees. Following a recent refurb, the baths are looking slicker than ever.
Dine on a Lime
Grab a Lime scooter, cut traffic and support local, scooting your way around 18 recommended eateries.
Leisure Island
Moturiki Island (or Leisure Island) can be accessed via a small path from Main Beach.
Mount Farmers’ Market
Operating every Sunday 9am-1pm right on the main street. Load up on a medley of homegrown edibles from across the region.
The Little Big Markets
Bringing together street food, artisan stallholders and live music, this bustling market is held on the first Saturday of the month.
V8 Trike Tours
Sit back in a V8 Chevrolet trike and explore with the wind in your hair.
The Seriously Good Food Show
Taking over the Trustpower Baypark Arena for two days in June, sample the goods from over 150 food exhibitors and food trucks.
The Cave
Virtual reality experiences for everyone. Use your noodle in the VR escape rooms, embark on a zombie shooting mission or escape to a simulated oasis under the sea.
