The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Mount Maunganui, North Island

April 19, 2022 Kelli Reichel

Mount Maunganui Māori pronunciation: [ˈmaʉŋaˌnʉi], locally /ˈmɒŋəˌnuːi/ is a major residential, commercial and industrial suburb of Tauranga, located on a peninsula to the north-east of Tauranga's city centre. It was an independent town from Tauranga until the completion of the Tauranga Harbour Bridge in 1988, which connects Mount Maunganui to Tauranga's central business district.
Restaurants in Mount Maunganui

1. Hibiscus Surf School

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5.0 based on 120 reviews

Hibiscus Surf School

Hibiscus Surf School offers first class surfing instruction for all ages and abilities in a fun and safe learning environment. Whatever your surfing ability, your 100% certified, friendly instructors will provide personalized instruction and encourage you every step of the way.Our location at Main Beach, Mount Maunganui offers learning conditions that are second to none. You will gain confidence, water skills, and balance. Within your first 1 or 2 hour lesson, you'll be riding waves and feeling the good vibes that come from surfing!

2. East Coast Paddler

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5.0 based on 56 reviews

East Coast Paddler

Tauranga's leading Ocean Adventure company. We deliver stand up paddle board lessons, hires and adventures, waka ama (outrigger canoe) lessons, and guided walks on our mountain, Mauao. We also sell SUP and waka ama equipment. We are committed to igniting the ocean spirit within our clients. We have beach stations on Pilot Bay and Marine Parade in Mount Maunganui. Book as an individual or small group and enjoy one of our ready-made services. Or come as a large group and we will tailor-make your experience. Either way, your visit with us will be unforgettable. You can purchase our products and book your experience through our website, or give us an email or call. See our website for our opening hours. They vary throughout the season.

3. Discovery Surf

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Discovery Surf

AT DISCOVERY SURF we'll teach you how to surf and introduce you to the freedom, thrill and stoke of riding waves.

4. Mount Maunganui Surf Academy

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5.0 based on 80 reviews

Mount Maunganui Surf Academy

Based in beautiful Mount Maunganui, we offer surf courses for beginners and improvers in a safe, fun and relaxed atmosphere. We take great pride in personalising all our surf courses, and endeavour to provide some of the smallest Instructor:Student ratios of any surf school in the area.

5. South Pacific Surf

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

South Pacific Surf

Mobile surf school based in Mount Maunganui, NZ - Lessons & Tours - Chasing the best waves across the country. - Individual or groups (price varies depending) - Packages tailored to your ability - All equipment provided Learn to surf with one of New Zealand's well-known surfers, with extensive overseas surf instructor experience.

6. NZ-Tours

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NZ-Tours

Our small group and customised tour packages aim to give you a unique, hands on and personable experience off the beaten track. Explore the best New Zealand has to offer with you customised personal tour. Visit a range of stunning locations, explore with adventurous activities and experience the true New Zealand culture. Select one of our set itineraries or work with us to tailor make your own.

7. House Of Surf

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House Of Surf

We offer Surf Lessons in Mount Maunganui to people of all ages and abilities - from beginner to advanced. Throughout the summer we run Group and Private surf lessons daily, as well as Girls Holiday Surf Camps, 6-Week Surf Classes and weekend events/retreats. And it's through all of these offerings that we're able to achieve our mission of helping as many people as we can learn to surf

8. Dolphin Seafaris

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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Dolphin Seafaris

Watch & Swim with wild dolphins in the crystal clear waters of the Bay of Plenty. Get closer to dolphins, orca, whales and seals on board our comfortable purpose built 50ft power Cat ' Guardian'. Trips depart daily from Tauranga. Our expert crew of Wildlife Guides will ensure your trip with us is a great experience for your visit to our region. We supply all gear; wetsuits, masks and snorkels, give a briefing to our swimmers, and also include hot drinks, juice, fresh fruit and morning tea in our prices which are the best around by far. See huge pods of Common Dolphins closer than you will see anywhere playing and just doing what comes natural as you meet them eye to eye in the clear Pacific Ocean. We can happen upon Orca, whales (seasonal), seals, seabirds, penguins and offshore nature reserve islands, it's an awesome day out. Join us at Dolphin Seafaris for a first class, comfortable cruise!

9. Kewpie Cruises

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Kewpie Cruises

Welcome to the Bay of Plenty best value scenic tour. This is fantastic opportunity for families with young children as kids under 12 travel FREE. Cruise through the vibrant port, the shipping activity, and islands of Tauranga harbour. Bring a picnic and hop on-off at Matakana Island to explore the island or have a swim. Occasionally you may see some seasonal wildlife on your cruise like blue penguins, sea birds, NZ fur seals, orcas, dolphins. This cruise is popular with everyone, local Tauranga residents and visitors from all over New Zealand and overseas. It is relaxing and easy aboard the iconic KEWPIE. Located at PILOT BAY WHARF at the base of Mt Maunganui.

10. Get Wet Jetski Adventures

Get Wet Jetski Adventures

Getwet jetski adventures is the best way to get out on the water and explore the beautiful bay of plenty, hire a ski or two from $100 per 1/2 hr. Rates decrease per length of rental and are per ski not per person. You have full control of ski and are free to cruise at your leisure. From a 1/2hr thrill ride to a 4hr scenic cruise or a group day out on the water. Make your bay experience count.

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