Travelers will see: The beautiful Mount Maunganui also known as Mauo from the iydillic waters of the Tauranga Harbour The Statue of Tangaroa the Māori God of the sea positioned at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour Matakana Island this 20 kilometre Island is the North Islands third largest Island which stretches all the way from Bowen town to Mount Maunganui Karewa Island an offshore island sanctuary home to the native reptile Tuatara which is endangered Mauao (Mount Maunganui) the sacred mountain at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour. Its name meaning caught in the light of day. Port of Tauranga. New Zealand's largest, fastest growing and most efficient port. The only port able to accommodate the largest container vessels.