The region's awesome natural environment, coastal splendour and rural beauty offer visitors a variety of adventure, sporting and tourist activities.

There is something out there for absolutely everyone - on sea, by air and on land, at any time of the year. 

From Mount Maunganui and in particular Pilot Bay, you have easy access to a number of great activities.

Visit the famous Salt Water Hot Pools, swim with the dolphins, go fishing, boating, swimming, diving or kayaking, just to name a few.

Or are you more the type to go for a nice walk, play golf or go shopping? All this and much more can be found in the direct vicinity of your base on Pilot Bay.

Highly recommended is the circular 45 minute track for keen runners and walkers or for those who just like to take it easy and enjoy the fantastic scenery. Begin at Pilot Bay or take the entry way from the main ocean beach. 

There are many restful seating areas to watch ships and boats cruise by, or enjoy the shade of the Pohutukawa trees.

If you are slightly more ambitious, you can take the walk up Mauao. When you make it to the top after a good, strong uphill walk through native bush, you will be rewarded with the most stunning views.