Mangawhai tropical oasis guidebook
City/town information
Mangawhai Heads is nestled between the Pacific coast and rolling farmland. You’re offered a choice of seaside experiences here – a surf beach on one side and safe harbour beaches on the other.
On the far side of the harbour is a large sand dune area that's administered by the Department of Conservation. The dunes are home to fairy terns, Caspian terns, variable oystercatchers and New Zealand dotterels. Mangawhai Heads and the village of Mangawhai are linked by a picturesque causeway surrounded by native wetlands and bush.
Mangawhai offers a range of activities including water-sports, a world-class 18-hole championship golf course, wineries, Bennetts Chocolate factory, and a fabulous museum that tells the amazing history of the region.
Charter boats are available to take you fishing; you can also surf cast off the beach. Other local activities include mini-golf.
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Mangawhai
Mangawhai Heads is nestled between the Pacific coast and rolling farmland. You’re offered a choice of seaside experiences here – a surf beach on one side and safe harbour beaches on the other.
On the far side of the harbour is a large sand dune area that's administered by the Department of Conservation. The dunes are home to fairy terns, Caspian terns, variable oystercatchers and New Zealand dotterels. Mangawhai Heads and the village of Mangawhai are linked by a picturesque causeway surrounded by native wetlands and bush.
Mangawhai offers a range of activities including water-sports, a world-class 18-hole championship golf course, wineries, Bennetts Chocolate factory, and a fabulous museum that tells the amazing history of the region.
Charter boats are available to take you fishing; you can also surf cast off the beach. Other local activities include mini-golf.
What to do in Mangawhai?
Here are a few free and paid activities to do while you're enjoying the best of Mangawhai.
This walk goes from the shoreline to the clifftops. You'll get to see remarkable views up and down the coast and to off-shore islands. It also gives you an opportunity to see passing whales and schools of shark.
How do you get there? The walk starts at the Mangawhai surf beach. There’s a parking lot that can get quite full in summer. As you walk down to the beach, you turn left and walk about a 20 minutes’ until you see a sign for the turnoff to the cliff part of the walk. I suggest you do the cliffs first, but you will have to check your time to see when low tide is. Mangawhai Walkway can only be done within about 2 hours either side of low tide!
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Mangawhai Cliff Walk
This walk goes from the shoreline to the clifftops. You'll get to see remarkable views up and down the coast and to off-shore islands. It also gives you an opportunity to see passing whales and schools of shark.
How do you get there? The walk starts at the Mangawhai surf beach. There’s a parking lot that can get quite full in summer. As you walk down to the beach, you turn left and walk about a 20 minutes’ until you see a sign for the turnoff to the cliff part of the walk. I suggest you do the cliffs first, but you will have to check your time to see when low tide is. Mangawhai Walkway can only be done within about 2 hours either side of low tide!
The Mangawhai Markets operate every Saturday over at the Mangawhai Tavern in the Village. There is a wonderful selection of food tents, art & craft stalls, and local fresh produce. The markets are located right on the estuary and have a great outlook to sit and enjoy food and drink.
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StThe Mangawhai Markets operate every Saturday over at the Mangawhai Tavern in the Village. There is a wonderful selection of food tents, art & craft stalls, and local fresh produce. The markets are located right on the estuary and have a great outlook to sit and enjoy food and drink.
Learn to surf with Aotearoa Surf School. They offer private and group lessons with local surfing experts. Find out more and book online at https://www.aotearoasurf.co.nz/
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Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire
11 Te Arai Point RdLearn to surf with Aotearoa Surf School. They offer private and group lessons with local surfing experts. Find out more and book online at https://www.aotearoasurf.co.nz/
Fancy a round of golf? Book in 9 or 18 holes at Mangawhai Golf Course. There are clubrooms to enjoy a drink overlooking the course following your round. More information here at www.mangawhaigolf.co.nz
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Mangawhai Golf Club
219 Molesworth DrFancy a round of golf? Book in 9 or 18 holes at Mangawhai Golf Course. There are clubrooms to enjoy a drink overlooking the course following your round. More information here at www.mangawhaigolf.co.nz
Langs beach is only a short drive from Mangawhai to enjoy a Pohutukawa dotted shore line, white sand beaches and great swimming.
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Langs Beach
Langs beach is only a short drive from Mangawhai to enjoy a Pohutukawa dotted shore line, white sand beaches and great swimming.
Visit the famous Te Arai beach. A long stretch of beautiful beach - go for a walk, watch the surfers, enjoy a swim, or jump off the rocks into the water (requires a high tide).
Te Arai
Visit the famous Te Arai beach. A long stretch of beautiful beach - go for a walk, watch the surfers, enjoy a swim, or jump off the rocks into the water (requires a high tide).
Where to eat?
Here are some of our favourite places to eat in Mangawhai.
Great vibe and great food. Gringas started out as a food truck but its popularity led them to open a restaurant. Recommend the steak burrito if you're feeling hungry otherwise all of the tacos are delicious!
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Gringas
7 Mangawhai Heads RdGreat vibe and great food. Gringas started out as a food truck but its popularity led them to open a restaurant. Recommend the steak burrito if you're feeling hungry otherwise all of the tacos are delicious!
Awesome pub right on the water with excellent views! Plenty of outdoor seating both under cover and in the sun. Enjoy an afternoon of drinks or a delicious pub dinner!
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StAwesome pub right on the water with excellent views! Plenty of outdoor seating both under cover and in the sun. Enjoy an afternoon of drinks or a delicious pub dinner!
A short drive over to Waipu Cove will take you to the Cove Cafe. Right on the beach, an excellent vibe and even better food. Recommend the pizzas!
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The Cove Cafe
910 Cove RdA short drive over to Waipu Cove will take you to the Cove Cafe. Right on the beach, an excellent vibe and even better food. Recommend the pizzas!
Best spot in Managwhai for brunch! Great food and great coffee.
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Brewed As Collective
7 Wood StBest spot in Managwhai for brunch! Great food and great coffee.
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Car is the easiest way to get around
Unfortunately there are no regular buses that operate so we suggest having a car to get around. Both the estuary and the Mangawhai Heads shops are within a 25 minute walking distance!