There is more than one way to climb Mount Maunganui. For glorious views of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, take either the slow and steady base track or, for a quicker ascent, albeit with more puff required, charge up the steep stairs of the summit track.
Cyclone Gabrielle’s recent rains meant both paths were shut off from the public until the first morning of this day-night series opener against New Zealand. Even so, it is not hard to imagine the route this England team would have chosen had the opportunity presented itself this week.
