Destination of the week: Mount Maunganui
Why you should go
So, you’ve been to Mount Maunganui umpteen times and you’ve always missioned up the maunga for the stupendous view. What next? May we suggest seeing The Mount by marathon? This month marks the annual Mount Maunganui running festival, with routes including 21km, 10km and 5km options. Don’t worry, you’ll circumnavigate Mauao’s base, not head for the summit. With scores of people descending on the seaside town over the weekend of August 26, even if you’re not a runner, the atmosphere is electric.