Mount Maunganui is a beautiful beach town in the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand.  Like many surf spots, it has a relaxed and fun vibe – and a very healthy side too.  One of the favourite morning activities of locals (aside from a surf) is to walk or run up the mountain for which the town is named.  At only 20ish minutes, it’s pretty short, but MAN is it steep!   [Read more…]