Getting to Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui is an easy and convenient destination to reach, located just minutes from Tauranga Airport and well connected to major New Zealand cities. Whether you are flying, driving, or using public transport, there are a range of transport options to suit your travel plans.
Flights & Airports
Tauranga Airport (TRG) is the closest airport to Mount Maunganui, located approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the Mount. There are multiple daily flights connecting Tauranga with Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Alternative options include Hamilton Airport (approximately 1.5 hours’ drive) and Auckland Airport (approximately 2.5 hours’ drive), offering additional domestic and international connections.
Shuttle, Taxi & Airport Transfers
A number of shuttle operators provide shared and private transfers from Tauranga Airport directly to Mount Maunganui accommodation. Advance bookings are recommended, particularly during peak holiday periods.
Super Shuttle | supershuttle.co.nz
Luxury Airport Shuttles | luxuryairportshuttles.co.nz
Tauranga Mount Taxis | taurangataxis.co.nz
Tauranga Taxis | taurangataxi.co.nz
Uber | uber.com
Private Transfers & Chauffeur
If you are looking for a more personalised and comfortable travel experience, private transfers and chauffeur services are available for airport pickups, tours, or group transport.
Elite Limousines Tauranga | elitelimousines.co.nz
Limo 4 U | limo4u.co.nz
Bus Travel
Travelling to Mount Maunganui by bus is an easy and affordable option, particularly from major North Island cities.
Auckland to Mount Maunganui
InterCity operates regular coach services from Auckland to Mount Maunganui / Tauranga, with departures from Auckland Central. The journey takes around 4 hours and services stop at key towns along the way, including Thames, Waihi and Tauranga. Buses arrive at Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui, close to accommodation and local amenities.
InterCity | intercity.co.nz
From other cities
InterCity also connects Hamilton, Rotorua, Wellington and Napier to Tauranga, with easy onward travel to Mount Maunganui.
Rental Cars
Hiring a car is a popular option and provides flexibility to explore Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, and the wider Bay of Plenty region. Car rental desks are available at Tauranga Airport, with additional options in Tauranga city.
Avis | avis.co.nz
Budget | budget.co.nz
Hertz | hertz.co.nz
Ezi | ezicarrental.co.nz
Right Price Rentals | ritepricerentals.co.nz
Thrifty | thrifty.co.nz
Self Drive
Mount Maunganui is located in the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island.
- Approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland
- Approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Hamilton
- Approximately 1 hour’s drive from Rotorua
The drive is scenic and well signposted, passing through rolling countryside and coastal landscapes.
Self-drive travel offers flexibility to explore the region at your own pace, with parking readily available throughout Mount Maunganui and the surrounding area.
Private Transfers & Chauffeur
If you are looking for a more personalised and comfortable travel experience, private transfers and chauffeur services are available for airport pickups, tours, or group transport.
Elite Limousines Tauranga | elitelimousines.co.nz
Limo 4 U | limo4u.co.nz
Self Drive
Mount Maunganui is located in the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North Island.
- Approximately 2.5 hours’ drive from Auckland
- Approximately 1.5 hours’ drive from Hamilton
- Approximately 1 hour’s drive from Rotorua
The drive is scenic and well signposted, passing through rolling countryside and coastal landscapes.
Self-drive travel offers flexibility to explore the region at your own pace, with parking readily available throughout Mount Maunganui and the surrounding area.