[2025 Tauranga Attraction] Travel Guide for Mount Maunganui Lookout (Updated Jul)

Itinerary｜ Starting from Auckland, you can arrange a one- or two-day short trip to Tauranga. For lunch, choose a Vietnamese restaurant in the city center. In the afternoon, climb Mount Maunganui (about a 30-minute walk) to overlook the bay. In the evening, you can find a restaurant and pub on the main street to experience the local holiday atmosphere. Transportation｜ The most convenient way is to drive yourself. It takes about 2-2.5 hours to drive from Auckland. There are paid parking spaces in the city, and you can visit the main attractions on foot. Recommended experience｜ The blue of Tauranga is different from the dreamy blue of Tekapo and the cold blue of Pukaki. It is a gradient blue full of the flavor of the sea and life. Sitting on the street drinking hot soup and feeling the cool breeze, the heat and the smell of the soup surround your body while making you truly relax. Climbing up Mount Maunganui and looking out over the bay, you can occasionally come across sheep grazing and yachts floating on the sea. Everything is peaceful and vibrant. This is a good place to slow down, appreciate and breathe. #AprilGoodDestinations2025

It was light rain and windy. But the view is still amazing! Will return and try to hike again!

You can enjoy hiking where you can enjoy both the sea and the mountains. There are several trails, so even beginners can easily climb. Along the way, there are sheep grazing, and you can experience the nature and animals unique to New Zealand, such as colorful birds. There is also a souvenir shop at the base of the mountain. You can also do things like SUP in the sea, and the locals seemed to be spending their time relaxing there. You can enjoy a comfortable and moderate amount of activities. This is one of the places you should definitely visit when you come to Tauranga, New Zealand, and I highly recommend it! #NewZealand #Tauranga #NewZealandTrip #Hiking #HikingTrail #Nature #NatureAndBreathtakingViews

During a roadtrip around the North Island of NZ we stopped for a night in Tauranga, mainly for the beach and the mount. The beach itself was beautiful and very calm, perfect for swimming - during the day there is a lifeguard on duty so it’s perfect for families. Along the front there are also cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlours - perfect for your daily needs. We grabbed a coffee and a cake and chilled for a while on the beach. At the end of the beach is the mount, an infamous hill with a lookout around the area. We did a morning hike to the top to take in the surroundings, it took us about an hour round trip and is a very doable hike for all abilities You get great views right up the coast both ways and you get to really appreciate the stunning natural beauty of NZ. Obviously the eco system of NZ is very fragile so please respect it, stay on the paths and don’t litter. Also make sure you use the shoe cleaning stations every time; they are there for a reason! 🕰️Business Hours: Open 24 hours but ideal for a morning Walk 🏖️Ambiance/Facilities: Well maintained paths with differing difficulties. Great viewpoints at various heights 📍Address: The Mount, Tauranga 💰Average Price per Person: Free!