Mount Maunganui, commonly referred to as The Mount, is a popular Bay of Plenty spot often ranked among the best beaches in the world, renowned for its white sand and prime surf conditions. Beachgoers can ascend the top of the Mount, an extinct volcano that rises more than 760 feet above sea level and offers unparalleled views of the surrounding bay region. The beach is known as an excellent spot for swimming and sunbathing, home to a variety of diving and dolphin-watching excursion companies, golf courses, and big game fishing charters. Nearby in the town of Mount Maunganui, visitors can shop and dine at a wide variety of restaurants, bars, and boutiques or attend events such as the Gourmet Night Market, which showcases foods and goods from local farmers and producers.
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