The spots
3 spotsMatakana Island
Long, remote barrier island west of Mount Maunganui, accessed by boat. Pristine sandbar peaks and one of NZ's best-kept secrets.
Mount Maunganui Main Beach
The North Island's premier east-coast beach break, running along the foot of Mount Maunganui. Quality sandbars and NZ's busiest p...
Papamoa Beach
Long stretch of beach east of Mount Maunganui with consistent peaks and a lot of room to spread out. Locals' alternative to The Mount.