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If you desire to surf in the waves of the deep blue ocean and dive into the unique colors of the underwater world, you should definitely visit Mount Maunganui, which is one of the most beautiful beaches of New Zealand. Mount Maunganui, known as ‘Mauao’ in the native language, is a seaside resort of Tauranga city and takes its name from the extinct volcano. This mountain is the most dominant feature of the landscape of the town. You can watch the landscape, which is dominated by blue-green tones, on steep roads of 232 meters leading to the mountain summit. When you arrive at the summit, you will encounter an archaeological site with the old castle ruins in addition to the unique view of the Pacific Ocean. You can see health-giving and soothing hot and salt water baths on the slopes of the mountain, which you can see only there in the Southern Hemisphere.

The city that is called as 'New Zealand's summer garden' has a coastline of approximately 100 kilometers of white sand. The beaches of Mount Maunganui have a magnificent position, awarded by the authority publications as the best beach in the country. The city is home to many championships, from surf competitions held at Marine Parade Beach to the beach volleyball at the serene Pilot Bay. Its golden sandy beaches extend from the foot of the mountain to the Papamoa Conservation Area.

In the city, which has a cosmopolitan structure but away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there are also many boutique shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in the world standards. During the year, the dynamism of the beaches, which are hosting many festivals, concerts and open markets, almost never decreases. You can enjoy many different experiences such as dolphin-watching tours, great fishing, canoeing tournaments as well as visiting the Gourmet Night Market where organic foods are brought from local farms. There are many interesting points near the city. Those are the island of Moturiki, which is a paradise of birds and also known as the free time island, the Mount Drury, where you can find the old grave caves, Tauranga city and the Mclaren Waterfall Conservation Area and the Animal Park resort route. You should definitely visit all of these places.

The distance from Mount Maunganui city to Tauranga Airport is about 5 kilometers and you can transfer by taxi or bus to the city center.