Mount Maunganui Beach voted best in NZ

It’s official — Mount Maunganui has been voted New Zealand’s best city beach AGAIN! And honestly? If you’ve ever stood at the top of Mauao watching the sun rise over the Pacific, you already know why. Golden sand. Clean surf. A laid-back vibe that turns into buzzing energy by sunset. “The Mount” isn’t just a beach — it’s a lifestyle.

And there’s no better place to experience it than right here with us at Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers.

🏖️ The Beach That Has It All

Main Beach at Mount Maunganui is famous for a reason:

• Consistently ranked one of NZ’s safest and cleanest surf beaches
• Perfect waves for beginner and experienced surfers
• Long stretches of sand for morning runs or sunset strolls
• The iconic Mauao summit walk with 360° views (currently closed due to slips)

Whether you're keen to learn to surf, top up the tan, or just chill with a coffee after a swim — it’s all right here.

Backpackers love The Mount because everything is walkable. No car needed. No stress. Just beach life done right.

🌍 For International & Kiwi Travellers Alike

Mount Maunganui has that magic mix — it feels like a holiday town, but it’s real life. There’s surf culture, café culture, beach volleyball, fishing charters, coastal walks, and that small-town friendliness that makes you feel welcome instantly.

It’s the kind of place where you come for two nights… and stay for two weeks.

Book your stay at Pacific Coast Lodge and Backpackers, throw your jandals on, and come live the beach life with us.

The sand’s warm. The surf’s pumping. And your bunk’s waiting.