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Paddling near Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Mount Maunganui sits at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour in the Bay of Plenty, where a compact volcanic headland — Mauao — meets calm harbour waters and open coast. Pilot Bay, tucked on the harbour side, is the local hub for SUP and kayaking, with guided coastal tours rounding Moturiki Island (Leisure Island) and the volcanic rock formations beyond. Inland, the Kaituna River and the Rotorua lakes add river and flatwater options to a genuinely varied paddling region.

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