Mount Maunganui Base Track
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Mount Maunganui Base Track
Mount Maunganui Base Track
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Tony K
Oaxaca, Mexico125 contributions
Dec 2021
The base track is an easy walk, flat with moderate grades. Really good sea and harbour views and watch carefully you might see Oscar the resident seal. Try starting your walk off the base track from the different ends, very different views. There are other tracks leading off the base track offering bigger challenges and some absolute stunning views.
Written 11 December 2021
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Jess H
Tauranga, New Zealand93 contributions
Jun 2021
Walking round the mount is both relaxing and heart pumping. You can walk, run, stroll & it only takes about 40-45mins to do the whole track if your taking it slow. I see seals every now and then and love that u can stop and sit for a bit if you wish.
Written 1 October 2021
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Sue C
Tauranga, New Zealand35 contributions
Aug 2021
Beautiful walk around Mount.You can now walk all the way around without having to go the frightful steps that were put in due to a slip.
Very saddened to see the VERY OLD oaks have been cut down, what a disgrace.
Very saddened to see the VERY OLD oaks have been cut down, what a disgrace.
Written 15 August 2021
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tigersden
New Zealand42 contributions
Aug 2021
Nice walk round base of mountain track is well maintained and safe for all walkers. Lots of other walkers on these tracks with lots of room and plenty places for photos
Written 1 August 2021
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Quentin S
64 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Great trail and decently accessible for wheelchair users. It’s a little steep in places but the surface is good and formation wide. Minor assistance required on some of the short steeper bits but one of the better 3 km tracks around for wheelchair users. Give it a crack with a little help.
Written 22 July 2021
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Uhuru6948
Wellington, New Zealand193 contributions
May 2021
An easy and enjoyable walk for all ages with pleasant views and lots of fresh air. A good alternative to the summit!
Written 27 May 2021
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Dona S
Porirua, New Zealand784 contributions
May 2021
An easy walk along a well graded path with views out to the harbour and to the ocean along the walk. There is ample space for pushchairs and wheelchairs to pass comfortably, and easy access to some bays and beach areas.
Written 7 May 2021
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Paul.
Auckland, New Zealand63 contributions
Apr 2021
Nothing better on a good day. Good reasonable exercise with great views and many other people doing likewise. An hour well spent. Average fittness required although wheel chair access for disabled people of parents with prams can also enjoy the track around. The more adventurous can also take the rather steep track to the summit if they want to extend themaselves a bit more. Fantastic views from the top.
Written 26 April 2021
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Sus1952
Palmerston North, New Zealand1,852 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
I thought this was a most wonderful walk. It is quite long but you get beautiful views throughout even though the path is well shaded. The path is wide and very easy to walk along. It was so lovely to see many young families on this walk.
Written 6 March 2021
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RNewZealand
New Zealand49 contributions
Feb 2021
It was such a pleasure to be back to walk Mauao again.
Love having many options to choose from as to were to walk. Base Walk, 4WD track, the Summit
Love having many options to choose from as to were to walk. Base Walk, 4WD track, the Summit
Written 25 February 2021
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SRayL
Brisbane, Australia13 contributions
Is this walk on concrete or paved ? My elderly Mum (80) needs to be able to walk on it.
553paddya
Tauranga, New Zealand2 contributions
A small bit of it is concrete but mostly just a wide track and has rises so can be a little bit steep in places so would depend on how fit and stable your mum is. This walk takes about 30-45 minutes to do at a gentle walk
Susanb1007
16 contributions
My wife and I enjoy walking. We will be visiting Tauranga via cruise in November for two days. We are currently exploring ideas on how to spend our time ashore. The Mount Maunganui Base Track seems a good walk. How would we access thus walk from the ship please?
Bigrinkles
Tauranga, New Zealand134 contributions
Oh wow only just seen your question. If you haven't already been. I can tell you that you can't miss it. You dock at pilot bay and at the other end of the bay (about 1km) you will find the start. At the end of the walk are numerous cafe's to enjoy a reward
vivian k
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We will be visiting Tauranga by cruise ship and are interested in walking this track. How close is the track from the cruise ship terminal? Is it walkable? If not, what is the best way to get there? Thanks in advance for your help!
Pat D
Papamoa, New Zealand46 contributions
As a local, I walk the base track on a regular basis and Mauao (pronounced Mow-oh) has significant cultural importance to local iwi (tribes). On your walk you will see pipi shells embedded in the bank - remnants of a bygone era when Mauao was inhabited by local Maori.
When you get off the cruise ship at Pilot Bay it's a 10 min walk on flat terrain to the other end where you can start the base walk. Wear comfortable shoes, take a bottle of water and wind breaker as the sea breeze can be on the cool side in exposed areas. If you're interested in learning a little more about our beloved Mauao and how he got his name, the google mauao the legend
