Mount Maunganui is a town of about 30,000 people. It is part of the City of Tauranga, which has a population of around 100,000.  It is on the coast of the North Island of New Zealand.

The town is a popular tourist resort, and the feeling is friendly and relaxed. The weather in Mount Maunganui is warm in summer and cool in winter.

Mount Maunganui has a long, white beautiful beach and safe harbours.

Activities

Mount Maunganui has all the facilities of a big city.  Water sports, team sports,

restaurants, movies, cafes and bars...everything is here!

Many activities are available,  you can enjoy surfing, sailing, fishing, horse riding, skydiving, jet-boating, scuba diving, restaurants as well as sightseeing trips to famous spots like Waitomo Caves.                       

Skiing is about 3 hours by car, white water rafting about 20 minutes.  You can also try sports such as                                The city seen from the top of the mountain

rugby, soccer, tennis and basket ball, take a hike and of course go to the beach!  We can also organise activity courses, so you can study English and learn a new sport. 

Please see our holiday courses for more details.