| MOUNT
MAUNGANUI AREA GUIDE
Mount Maunganui
is a coastal resort town which enjoys great weather
year round, and is a popular destination for those
seeking sun, sand and relaxation.As
New Zealand’s ‘Surf City’, Mount Maunganui’s
beaches are great for surfing and diving, with large
numbers of visitors wanting to experience the laid-back
summery atmosphere.‘MtMaunganui is a centre for
summertime activities, hosting everything from surf
lifesaving events to beach volleyball, national surf
contests to sandcastle-building.
Mount Maunganui, or Mauao, is also the name of the
extinct volcano which rises above the town. Shrouded
in history and legend, the mountain is a dominant
feature of the landscape, and a climb to the summit
offers amazing views of the surrounding city and ocean.The
relaxed atmosphere of Mount Maunganui has something
for everyone, from its vibrant café and pub
scene, to its coastal shopping and beach culture.
Mount Maunganui is one of the most popular summer
holiday destinations in the country, Mount Maunganui
caters for thousands of visitors each year and the
Mount Mainstreet shopping centre is well placed to
provide for their every need including boutique shops,
quality restaurants and cafes. Mount Maunganui has
also become a thriving business and commercial centre
and the hub for all import and export trade for the
Bay of Plenty. It is the home of one of the two busiest
seaports in the country.
The Mount Mainstreet Shopping Centre is the main shopping
area of downtown Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New
Zealand. It is situated at the foot of Mount Maunganui
(Mauao), from which the town takes it's name, on a
narrow peninsula that separates the sheltered waters
of Tauranga Harbour and the pristine white sands of
the Pacific Ocean. The shopping centre is 300 metres
walking distance from the Mall and calm waters of
Pilot Bay, where the cruise ships birth.
On the opposite side of the peninsula lie the sands
of Mount Maunganui's world recognised surf beach -
a popular area for surfing, swimming, and all beach
activities. The majestic Mauao with its walking tracks
popular Hot Salt water pools is an easy stroll from
the centre.
Today most of the early buildings have long gone and
the skyline in and around downtown Mount Maunganui
is amongst the most rapidly changing in the country.
Developers and entrepreneurs are fast recognising
its potential, and rapid development is underway to
build the area surrounding this popular shopping centre
into a premium year round destination for holiday
makers. |
