Pilot Bay Beach

The unique suburb of Mount Maunganui is located on the southern end of Tauranga Harbour, in the Bay of Plenty region. The Bayhopper runs between Tauranga City and Mount Maunganui, and of course the many other suburbs throughout the city. However, if you’re looking for a more laid-back holiday, Mount Maunganui may be the place to go.

With plenty of things to do, strolling alongside the inner harbour presents you with picturesque views overlooking the Tauranga harbour. And of course, it simply is not possible to miss the towering mountain, “Mauao”. This location is proving to be a must visit within New Zealand.

Experience Pilot Bay as do the tourists who disembark from large cruise ships who love experiencing what Mount Maunganui as a whole has to offer.

Pilot Bay offers a small dairy, ice cream parlours, a jetty to fish off, and multiple places to hire kayaks, jet skis and other water sports equipment.

It is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic with the family, whether you bring a packed lunch or you wish to use the nearby barbeques that are on offer alongside the shore. And if you’re there at the right time, sit back and relax as you watch the cruise ships come and go from the Tauranga Harbour.

This calm, flat beach hidden from the open ocean is great for families and kids who want to avoid the surf. Simply splash about, have fun, relax and enjoy the scenery in this wonderfully enjoyable Bay.