Mount Festival of Multisport

Mount Festival

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Sports & AdventureMount Maunganui
Dates23 January 2027Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe festival's flagship race, the Tauranga
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NZD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Mount Festival of Multisport in Mount Maunganui

The Mount Festival of Multisport is a late-January multisport weekend at Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty, built around the Tauranga Half, New Zealand's longest-running half-ironman-distance triathlon held at a single location since 1990. The weekend also includes an aquabike and a half marathon, with proceeds supporting youth cancer charity Canteen Aotearoa.

Mount Maunganui's base track, a coastal path circling the volcanic headland at the tip of the Tauranga peninsula, is one of the most heavily used pieces of recreational terrain in the Bay of Plenty on an ordinary day.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's flagship race, the Tauranga Half, has been staged at Mount Maunganui continuously since 1990, giving it a claim as New Zealand's longest-running half-ironman-distance triathlon held at the same venue, a rare kind of continuity in a sport where courses and organisers often change

02

The mystery stays covered

Its course makes direct use of the Mount's base track, one of the most recognisable pieces of coastal running terrain in the country, giving competitors and spectators alike a genuinely scenic setting rather than an industrial or purely functional course

03

The city starts moving

The weekend's structure, pairing a half-ironman triathlon with a standalone aquabike option for athletes who cannot or prefer not to run, and a separate half marathon, broadens participation well beyond committed triathletes

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Established in 1990 as a fixture of the Bay of Plenty summer sporting calendar

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has built an ongoing charity partnership with Canteen Aotearoa

The sacred route

Living ritual

tying an endurance sporting weekend to youth cancer support fundraising

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

23 January 2027

Getting around

Plan arrival around the route or course in Mount Maunganui; closures can make normal travel slower.

What to wear

Triathlon or multisport race kit appropriate for an ocean swim and road cycle leg, with sun protection essential given the midsummer Bay of Plenty heat; a wetsuit is typically needed for the...

Safety

Mount Festival of Multisport is easier when spectators give competitors, vehicles and staff room to work.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Mount Maunganui, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

NZD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.64 S, 176.19 EOpen in Google Maps

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Nearest airportAKL — Auckland
TransportPlan arrival around the route or course in Mount Maunganui; closures can make normal travel slower.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Mount Maunganui, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Mount Maunganui via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Mount Maunganui, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearTriathlon or multisport race kit appropriate for an ocean swim and road cycle leg, with sun protection essential given the midsummer Bay of Plenty heat; a wetsuit is typically needed for the swim depending on water temperature on race day.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for New Zealand and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Mount Festival of Multisport?

Mount Festival of Multisport is listed for 23 January 2027. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Mount Festival of Multisport take place?

The festival is listed in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLmountfestival.kiwi
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates23 January 2027
Source statusOfficial source linked
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