Surfing lessons are also available through a number of companies, with prices starting at around NZ$45, and individual and group sessions available for all levels.
Big Sky Parasail offers the opportunity to take in Mount Maunganui from the air, with single or tandem flights available at a variety of altitudes. Prices start at NZ$60, with special rates for large parties.
For the best views of Mount Maunganui, you can't go past a scenic flight. These offer sights of the volcano, Tauranga city and surrounding beaches and islands, with Island Air Charter's prices beginning at NZ $40 per person.
Fishing and diving adventures are available through a number of companies. Local reefs have a variety of fish species, and experienced sailors and fisherman on board help create the ultimate ocean adventure. Half and full-day charters are available, as are scenic harbour cruises, and visitors can also tailor their own charters.
Guided tours of the region are also available, and include rafting, heritage tours, vineyards and ski trips.
Water-skiing, tube riders, parasailing and wake-boarding are also popular attractions.
Mount Maunganui's coastal setting allows for plenty of activities in the outdoors.
Relaxing on the beach is just one option for the laid-back traveller, with the sunshine and sandy beaches providing the perfect setting to unwind.
Climbing Mount Maunganui is very popular with visitors, and takes around an hour to reach the summit, with excellent views on the way and picnic spots on the way.
Visitors can choose a half-day adventure to swim with dolphins, whales, seals and other marine wildlife, or kayak around the harbour and glow-worms caves. Dolphin Seafaris offers half-day trips to swim with the dolphins, for NZ$85 for children and NZ$100 for adults.
Tours are available to explore the outlying islands, and visitors enjoy fishing, diving and surfing, as well as opportunities for kayaking around the marine reserve or night-time kayaking through glow-worm caves.
Hot salt-water pools provide an opportunity to unwind and relax, with a large hot pool, cooler pools, a fountain, a slide and two private pools.