| 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. |
