this is a lovely town with a lot to offer in the way of nightlife, restaurants, and daytime out door activities.

be sure to do the hike up mt. maunganui for the lovely vistas, and take a stroll along the beach at sunset.

Indigenous Culture - The Maori people are the indigenous people of Aotearoa (New Zealand) and first arrived here in waka hourua (voyaging canoes) from their ancestral homeland of Hawaiki over 1000 years ago. Today, Maori make up over 14 percent of the population. Their language and culture has a major impact on all facets of New Zealand life. ...

This was a quaint, beautiful town. Could walk from the houses to the beach... with its gorgeous blue waters. Recommend a hike up Mount Maunganui to see the sunset!!! Hi Jodi!!