March 28, 2008

Mount Maunganui


Mount Maunganui is our first outing place after we arrived at Te Puke. Mt Maunganui is situated in the city of Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. Mt Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with its white sandy surf beach on the ocean side, and a safe sheltered inner harbour beach.
Mount Maunganui is also the name of the extinct volcano which rises above the town. Shrouded in history and legend. Mount Mainstreet shopping centre is well placed to provide for their every need including boutique shops, quality restaurants and cafes.


There are lots of boat park at the bottom of the mount
Mt Maunganui's 3.4km base track is a natural playground for fitness and enjoying fabulous views and native trees and animals.


flock of sheep enjoying their fresh grasses here


The track allows walkers and joggers to pass by scenery ranging from remote beaches to rocky cliffs. You can see nice scenery along the way to the summit
the mountain is a dominant feature of the landscape.
The track takes about 30 minutes for those who are relatively fit, and efforts are rewarded with stunning 360 degree views of the Pacific Ocean, nearby islands and the wider Bay of Plenty region.

A climb to the summit offers amazing views of the surrounding city and ocean.

Look at there!
We're on our way back down the hill

Beach with the pristine sands have long been the first choice for holidaymakers

unknown marine creature found on the beach

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