Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mount Maunganui travel guide

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Mount Maunganui is a must-see destination in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Maunganui to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Maunganui

Mount Maunganui in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Maunganui in September
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mount Maunganui

Plane

When flying to Mount Maunganui, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mount Maunganui from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Maunganui is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 154 km from Mount Maunganui. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Mount Maunganui, you’ll arrive at Tauranga (TRG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mount Maunganui from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 8h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Maunganui is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 154 km from Mount Maunganui. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Mount Maunganui

AKLAuckland Intl
HLZHamilton
TRGTauranga

Airlines serving Mount Maunganui

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mount Maunganui

Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Maunganui

Most booked hotels in Mount Maunganui

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Baywatch Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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The Tauranga on the Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Hotel on Devonport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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Trinity Wharf Tauranga
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Seagulls Guesthouse
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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City Suites Tauranga
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Hiring a car in Mount Maunganui

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Mount Maunganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Mount Maunganui (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

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