Tauranga and Mt Maunganui are located 2hrs 30mins south of Auckland on the East Coast of the North Island. Tauranga has a sub-tropical climate and is surrounded by a picturesque harbour ideal for windsurfing, with grassy areas excellent for rigging, nice sandy bottom, shallow sheltered spots for beginners, small rolling swells and chop for intermediate to experts. The most popular spots are Fergusson Park, Kulim Park or Sulphur Point on the low tide.

Across the harbour bridge are the sparkling white sand Pacific Ocean beaches of Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, and Maketu, with large rolling surf ideal for waveriding and jumping for intermediate to experts. Cross shore wave riding conditions in any wind direction except a direct Southerly.