Guidebook for Mangawhai

Julia
Guidebook for Mangawhai

Arts & Culture

Pakeha and Maori history of the Kaipara area. With special displays of history of kauri milling. Well worth the trip. Highly recommended tourist stop.
39 locals recommend
The Kauri Museum
5 Church Rd
39 locals recommend
Pakeha and Maori history of the Kaipara area. With special displays of history of kauri milling. Well worth the trip. Highly recommended tourist stop.
Museum of local history.
27 locals recommend
Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth Drive
27 locals recommend
Museum of local history.
Local artists gallery. Changes every fortnight. Definitely worth a visit. Artists there to discuss their works.
6 locals recommend
Mangawhai Artists Gallery
45 Moir St
6 locals recommend
Local artists gallery. Changes every fortnight. Definitely worth a visit. Artists there to discuss their works.

Parks & Nature

Fantastic beach. Great surf when the swells up. Quiet, white sandy beach accessed down dusty road - perfect getaway.
Te Arai Point - Aotearoa Surf
708 Te Arai Point Rd
Fantastic beach. Great surf when the swells up. Quiet, white sandy beach accessed down dusty road - perfect getaway.
Various walks for different levels of fitness. Nice short walk to waterfall is definitely worth the effort.
12 locals recommend
Tanekaha Walking Track
302B King Rd
12 locals recommend
Various walks for different levels of fitness. Nice short walk to waterfall is definitely worth the effort.
Three hour round trip along cliff top and beach. Check tides before starting. Incredible views and gorgeous beaches.
39 locals recommend
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
39 locals recommend
Three hour round trip along cliff top and beach. Check tides before starting. Incredible views and gorgeous beaches.
Everything related to exercise for adults and kids alike.
24 locals recommend
Mangawhai Activity Zone
191 Molesworth Dr
24 locals recommend
Everything related to exercise for adults and kids alike.

Drinks & Nightlife

Historic Pub on the harbour. Meals and drinks. Popular summer music venue.
77 locals recommend
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir St
77 locals recommend
Historic Pub on the harbour. Meals and drinks. Popular summer music venue.

Essentials

General store open 8am till 6.30pm.
34 locals recommend
Four Square
3 Wood St
34 locals recommend
General store open 8am till 6.30pm.
New supermarket. Open 9 - 7 daily.
New World Mangawhai
New supermarket. Open 9 - 7 daily.
Super Liquor Mangawhai Village
Super Liquor
10 Wood St

Food scene

Great coffee and best selection of food including plenty of gluten free delights. Super nice staff and very relaxed outdoor seating area. My favourite!
21 locals recommend
Brewed As Collective
7 Wood St
21 locals recommend
Great coffee and best selection of food including plenty of gluten free delights. Super nice staff and very relaxed outdoor seating area. My favourite!
Iconic building with great coffee and food selection. Sit in the courtyard and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy.
60 locals recommend
Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir St
60 locals recommend
Iconic building with great coffee and food selection. Sit in the courtyard and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy.
Hand made buildings in the Lord of the Rings style. A work of art and great food.
Eutopia Cafe
1955 State Hwy 1
Hand made buildings in the Lord of the Rings style. A work of art and great food.
A big selection of beers made locally with great pizza and friendly service, what more do you need.
52 locals recommend
McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove Rd
52 locals recommend
A big selection of beers made locally with great pizza and friendly service, what more do you need.
Local winery in a fabulous location.
Millars Vineyard
26 Bush Ln
Local winery in a fabulous location.
Estuary Vineyard
381 King Rd
Beer and pizza with outdoor bar in the middle of Mangawhai Heads shops. Good place to watch the world go by as well as the locals.
23 locals recommend
Wood St Freehouse
12a Wood St
23 locals recommend
Beer and pizza with outdoor bar in the middle of Mangawhai Heads shops. Good place to watch the world go by as well as the locals.
6 locals recommend
BK's Sushi Mangawhai
7 Wood Street
6 locals recommend
Mexican food restaurant in the Mangawhai Heads shopping area. Outdoor seating and a great place to get together with friends.
13 locals recommend
Gringas
7 Mangawhai Heads Rd
13 locals recommend
Mexican food restaurant in the Mangawhai Heads shopping area. Outdoor seating and a great place to get together with friends.
Great food and coffee
Toast on Wood Street
Great food and coffee

Sightseeing

18 locals recommend
Te Whai Bay Wines
367 King Rd
18 locals recommend
Fantastic spot for coffee at international level golf course. Also pizza and a bar. Stunning location with 5 star service. You can add a beach walk on a stunning piece of coast to make your day!
Te Arai Links
Fantastic spot for coffee at international level golf course. Also pizza and a bar. Stunning location with 5 star service. You can add a beach walk on a stunning piece of coast to make your day!