What to do and see in Mount Maunganui, North Island: The Best Outdoor Activities

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

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.

We offer a range of small group, friendly and professional tours tailored specifically for cruise ship passengers arriving into all the ports of call in New Zealand and Australia. Choose from our standard tours or design your own one. With over 17 years experience our dedicated team of drivers and guides visit the best destinations, provide value for money and pride themselves on giving you the experience of a lifetime. We look forward to sharing New Zealand and Australia with you.

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!

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.

Scenic Helicopter Rides Tauranga, Mount Maunganui. The Bay of Plenty has plenty of stunning scenery to see by air. From beaches to native bush, wineries to cafes, V8 classics to modern electrics, Adventure Helicopters are the flight specialists with aircraft known as the safest and smoothest in the world. Come the see the best of the bay with us!

Established in 1971, the Omanu Golf Club has built a reputation as the "Bays Best Golfing Experience" and offers a great golfing experience to its members and visitors alike The golf course is of a very high standard and would best be described as parkland. The fairways are mostly flat with some slight undulation and the rough is cut to a consistent length which provides a challenge for the better golfer but remains playable for all levels. The Café, Bar and Proshop operate 7 days a week and there is space for visitors almost everyday.

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.