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Mauao (Mount Maunganui)

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Walk to the top of this 230 metre volcano and feel the sheltering strength it has given to people for centuries.
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Mauao is the ancient dormant volcano that sits at the end of Mount Maunganui's peninsula. Rising to 232 metres above sea level, the mountain dominates local scenery and provides visitors with a choice of walks. The 3.4 kilometre base track is an easy stroll and there are close-up sea views all the way; the summit track is more challenging, but you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of ocean, beach and harbour from the top. At the base of the mountain is a geothermal spring that provides hot water for a complex of swimming pools - after all that walking, you might need a nice hot soak.

As well as being an excellent landmark, Mauao is an archaeological site of national and international significance. There is a large pa (fort) site on top of the mountain.

Maori legend explains why Mauao stands lonely at the end of the peninsula.


 


 
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Mount Maunganui is the closest town to this highlight.

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Mount Maunganui does not have any rail stations.

The nearest rail station is in Hamilton (97 minutes)

Other towns near Mount Maunganui by air:

Mount Maunganui does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Tauranga (12 minutes)

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