EAT, EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE
What to do in Mount Maunganui
GO TO THE BEACH
We are pretty spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches in the Mount. Your closest beach is Omanu. Main beach and Tay Street are also popular spots. If there's waves on the coast and you'd like somewhere calm, Pilot Bay downtown Mount is a winner.
MOUNT HOTPOOLS
Right down in the heart of the Mount, under Mauao is the only hot ocean water complex in the world! Great fun for the whole family. You can also book in a massage at their spa.
SHOPPING
Downtown Mount has everything from boutique home stores and artisan retailers, to surf shops, kids stores and everything in-between. Not to mention some of NZ's best cafe's. If you're after a mall, Bayfair is just a few mins down the road from our place.
SURF LESSONS
Mount Maunganui is the perfect place to learn to surf with breaks suited to all surfing abilities. Take a lesson with one of the many surf schools here or hire a board and give it a go yourself. Check out Mount Surf Shop for board and wetsuit hire or browse online for your pick of surf school.
MAUAO
It may take you up to an hr to get to the top, but the views up Mauao are worth every step. This is an iconic walk that won't disappoint. There's a few paths up and you can also walk around the base track which is suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
MOTURIKI (LEISURE ISLAND)
Moturiki is on Mount Main Beach. This is a great short walk (easy for kids). There's rocks to climb and when the conditions allow, the blow hole to watch. Easy 5-10min walk, beautiful, scenic and very accessible.
PORI PORI
This one is a bit of a drive back up the Kaimai's. It's a 15min walk into an amazing fresh water swimming hole with plenty of rocks to jump from. Head up to pori pori road and park on the right hand side gravel car park. Walk across the rocks and follow the track in. Please look online to see that its not a water release day before you go.
PAPAMOA HILLS
Pap hills is about a 10min drive and a 45min walk up. The summit is 224 metres above sea level so gives great sweeping views of the Bay's coastline. There are several tracks through the park which can be used to enjoy the views and explore the numerous archaeological features, including seven pa sites.
THE RISING TIDE
The home of dumplings and beer on taps. What more could you want? Theres even space for the kids to run around outsdie and often a live band in the weekends. Just a 5min drive away.
ASTRO LAB
Great for families during the day and plenty of night life, live bands and party vibes at night. Burgers, poke bowls and waffles are a fave here. (The Island in Papamoa is a similar vibe too if you don't want to battle mount traffic)
CLEAVER & CO
From Pizza, to ribs and everything inbetween. Cleaver an Co is just down the road at Bayfair mall and won't disappoint Grab a craft beer too.
LATITUDE 37
Platters are a favourite of ours here. A little less casual than the rising tide and astro lab, this is a good place to watch the sport, grab a platter and your favourite drink. Live music on the weekends.
BEST CAFES...
- GEORGE - The closest cafe to us right by Omanu beach. Great coffee and well catered to vegans with most of their food being plant-based. - MIXTURE EATERY - 7Min Drive towards the Mount. Some of the best freshly baked goods, great Coffee and a wide variety of Kitchen food.. - TAY STREET - The location of this cafe is a big pull being right opposite the beach. The coffee shop next door is also a win.
- CAFE 88 - Known for it's amazing cabinet food. The scrolls, scones and slices are on point. Always a favourite if you have a sweet tooth. - GRATITUDE - Vegan and Vegetarian heaven with good coffee too! 10Min Drive. - THE GENERAL - An award winning cafe in downtown Mount with great coffee, food and coastal chic decor.
BAYWAVE
Baywave has NZ's largest wave pool, an awesome indoor hydroslide and an adventure play area. Great for kids. Also has spas and a poolside cafe. It's just around the corner from us less than a 5min drive.
CLASSIC FLYER CAFE
For the younger families, classic flyer cafe is great to let the kids play inside old planes and helicopters while you enjoy your meal and coffee (plus they're a fully licenced bar too). Just a 5min Drive away from our place close to the airport.
ROCKTOPIA
Indoor rock climbing for the whole family. 7Min drive from here. Perfect for the rainy days to keep everyone entertained.
MINI GOLF / DRIVING RANGE
Golf 360 is a 5min drive from us. They have an 18 hole mini put game with putters for all ages. They also have the only driving range in the bay with 19 covered bays.
ARATAKI SKATEPARK
Walking Distance around the Arataki Community Centre is a Pumptrack, seperate skatepark, outdoor basketball court and playground (Behind Baywave pool complex).
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