27/01/2026
*UPDATED Wednesday 28 January 3:00pm*
Visitor update – Coastal Bay of Plenty
ℹ️ Locations that have reopened:
- Businesses, including cafes, along Marine Parade between Adams Ave and Commons Ave, have reopened. Public access to this area is pedestrian only.
⚠️ Please note: a cordon remains in place at the base of Mauao around the recovery operation.
Kia ora,
We would like to acknowledge that there is an active recovery operation underway at Mauao (Mount Maunganui) and our community is hurting at this time. Thank you for your patience, care, and understanding.
Here is the latest update for visitors following recent weather events in the Coastal Bay of Plenty region:
The following locations and activities are currently closed:
- Aqua 360°
- Hopukiore (Mount Drury)
- Kewpie Cruises: (may resume from Friday – please check their page for updates)
- McLaren Falls Park
- Mauao (Mount Maunganui)
- Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park
- Mount Hot Pools
- Mauao Adventures
- Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park
- Summerhill
- Surf Shack Eatery
- Waikareao Estuary walkway (Daisy Hardwick)
- Yatton Park (partial closure)
ℹ️ Ōmanawa Falls, Ōmanawa café, Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihi Beach, and the Welcome Bay NZMCA motorhome park are now open.
⚠️ Please note: there is no access to the emergency zone near the base of Mauao.
Most other visitor sector businesses across the region remain open and welcoming visitors. We recommend contacting businesses directly to confirm opening hours.
Our isite teams are here to help with local advice and up-to-date information.
isite opening hours:
Tauranga isite
📍 1 Devonport Road, Tauranga
- Monday–Saturday: 9.00am–5.00pm
- Closed Sunday & public holidays
Mount Maunganui isite
📍 137 Maunganui Road (Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka)
- Tuesday–Saturday: 9.00am–3.00pm
Staying safe:
- Following heavy rainfall, visitors are asked to take extra care both on land and in the water. Debris may be submerged or washed downstream. If you’re heading out on the water, keep a careful lookout for hazards, and if swimming at the beach, please swim between the flags.
- A 30-metre exclusion zone remains in place around Mauao, as directed by the Harbourmaster. This applies to all people and vessels, including swimmers, paddleboarders, jet skis, and boats.
- If you are driving from outside the region, we recommend checking the NZTA Journey Planner to check road closure information: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/journey-planner
- Other walking tracks across the region, including parts of the Kaimai Ranges, may also be closed. We recommend checking the Department of Conservation website for the latest alerts before heading out: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/bay-of-plenty/alerts/
