Housing
You'll stay in well-appointed cabins in the iconic holiday park on Mount Maunganui Main Beach. The housing for this program is arranged for you, so there's no work for you. The cabins lie between Mount Maunganui's stunning main beach and the beautiful harbor of Pilot Bay.
Hostel
Each cabin features a deck. You'll share a spacious cabin with two other students on the same program. Each cabin has a table and chairs, a flat-screen television, a small refrigerator, a tea kettle, and heaters. The cabins are within an easy walk to the amenities block, where you'll find the shared kitchen, showers, laundry, and more. Each cabin has crockery, cutlery, and linen. Enjoy the great Kiwi camping experience on the ocean while you focus on your marine science studies.
Accommodations
- Shared bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- US students
- UC students
Commute
The average ride to campus is a 20-minute bus ride, and it's 25 minutes to the Coastal Marine Field Station. After you arrive, you'll purchase a local bus card at a discounted student rate that can be used throughout the region.