Still wondering something? Have a look at our FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the nearest Information Centre?
The Mount Satellite i-SITE is currently located at 137 Maunganui Road (Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka)
This is open on public holidays and school holidays.
For more information, visit:
Email: bookings@bayofplenty.com
Facebook: @taurangainfo
Instagram: @taurangaisite
Where can we exchange money?
ATM
- Bank of NZ
165 Maunganui Road
MONEY EXCHANGE
- Travelex (inside House of Travel)
169 Maunganui Road
Open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
BANKS
- ASB
Bayfair Shopping Centre
07 575 9349
Open 7 days 9am – 6pm - Westpac
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Open 7 days 9am – 6pm - Kiwibank
Bayfair Shopping Centre
Open 7 days
9am – 6pm
Where is WiFi?
Many local cafes offer free WiFi.
Where are the public toilets in the Mount Maunganui area?
- 141 Maunganui Road
Open 8am – 9pm - The Mall
Pilot Bay opposite Grace Ave
Open 24/7 - Mount Drury Park
59 Maunganui Road
Open 7.30am – 9pm - Pilot Quay
Beside Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park near the boat ramp
Open 24/7
Mount Maunganui Surf Club Public Toilets
7am – 9pm
Where is the beach/ship/harbour?
The entrance to the Port of Tauranga is located on the corner of Salisbury Avenue and The Mall (also known as Pilot Bay). The surf beach is on Marine Parade. The Tauranga Harbour, which is 200 km2 is on The Mall with the city located on the opposite side of the harbour.
Where do I catch a local bus?
The local bus service is operated by Bay Bus and the local around town buses are yellow and called Hopper Buses. There are several bus stops along The Mall on Pilot Bay, and along Maunganui Road where all the main shops and cafes are located. The easiest bus stop to locate is on Salisbury Avenue, 100 metres from the Port of Tauranga gates where cruise passengers disembark.
Where can I buy a SIM card for my phone?
- Dairy 264
264 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 575 3265 - 101 Foodmarket
101 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 572 1441 - Hot Spot Superette
2 Maunganui Road/Corner Adams Ave opposite Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools
Where is the nearest laundrette / laundromat?
- Onxy Commercial Laundry
6a/169 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 574 6400
Open 7 days - Mount Maunganui Dry Cleaners & Laundry
529 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 575 4567
Open 7 days - The Laundry Company
506 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 575 7442
How do we get to the Tauranga City Centre/CBD?
BUS
Bayhopper buses will take you to Bayfair Shopping Centre and Tauranga CBD.
View the BayBus timetable here.
UBER and LIME SCOOTERS
Uber and Lime Scooter operate in the area. Download the app and ensure your location is set to ON.
TAXIS
Taxis will also be parked on Salisbury Avenue, just 100m from the Port of Tauranga Gates
- Tauranga Dial a Cab
Phone 07 543 5050 / 0800 267 8294 - Tauranga Mount Taxis
Phone 0800 829 477 - Tauranga Taxi Cabs
Phone 07 578 78 78 / 0800 482 947
Where do you hire bicycles?
Mount Maunganui Backpackers
87 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 575 0860
Where is a supermarket, dairy, superette, mini mart?
- Mount New World is the closest supermarket, on the corner of Maunganui Road and Tweed Street
Phone 07 572 7080
Open 7am – 9pm 7 days - be. Organics
6 Tawa Street
07 262 0185 - Fiesta Pinnay Asian Shop
229b Maunganui Road
07 572 3258 - Dairy 264
264 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 575 3265 - 101 Foodmarket
101 Maunganui Road
Phone 07 572 1441 - Surf in Superette
330 Maunganui Road
07 575 6870 - Downtown Food Market
78 Maunganui Road
07 575 4665
Who do I contact in case of an emergency?
In an emergency dial 111 for Police, Fire or Ambulance.
Dial 105 for a Police non-emergency.
Where is an AED located?
- Mount Community Hall
345 Maunganui Road
On side of building, opposite pedestrian crossing.
Dial 111 for access code - 19 Victoria Road
Private address
Dial 111 for access code - Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
11 Adams Avenue
On exterior of Information Centre