To get to Mount Maunganui from Tauranga city center, you can take a bus or drive - the trip takes about 15 minutes. If you choose to drive, there is plenty of parking available at the base of Mount Maunganui. If you choose to take the bus, the Baybus network offers regular services that run between Tauranga and Mount Maunganui throughout the day. Once you arrive, you can explore the mountain on foot or by bike, or even take a scenic helicopter flight if you're feeling adventurous!