# Mauao (Mount Maunganui)

> A 232-metre volcanic dome at the end of the peninsula, with a summit track of about 40 minutes and a base track around the foot.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mauao-mount-maunganui/

A 232-metre volcanic dome at the end of the peninsula, with a summit track of about 40 minutes and a base track around the foot. Sunset light suits the climb. Park at the base in the early morning, since the lots fill in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -37.6320, 176.1740

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Two days along the Bay of Plenty from Waihī to Te Kaha](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-bay-of-plenty-coast/)

## Nearby

- [The Elms Mission House, Tauranga](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-the-elms-tauranga/) – 7 km
- [Waihī Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waihi-beach/) – 33 km
- [Martha Mine, Waihī](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-martha-mine-waihi/) – 41 km
- [Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-aroha-hot-springs/) – 42 km

## FAQs

### Where is Mauao (Mount Maunganui)?

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) is in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, at GPS -37.6320, 176.1740.

### Which road trips pass Mauao (Mount Maunganui)?

Mauao (Mount Maunganui) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Two days along the Bay of Plenty from Waihī to Te Kaha.

### What is there to see near Mauao (Mount Maunganui)?

Places worth a stop nearby: The Elms Mission House, Tauranga (7 km), Waihī Beach (33 km), Martha Mine, Waihī (41 km) and Te Aroha Domain and Hot Springs (42 km).

### When is the best time to visit Mauao (Mount Maunganui)?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)