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.
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I-Kauri Museum
5 Church RdPakeha and Maori history of the Kaipara area. With special displays of history of kauri milling. Well worth the trip. Highly recommended tourist stop.
Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth DriveMuseum of local history.
Local artists gallery. Changes every fortnight. Definitely worth a visit. Artists there to discuss their works.
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Mangawhai Artists Gallery
45 Moir StLocal 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 RdFantastic 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.
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Tanekaha Walking Track
302B King RdVarious 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.
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Mangawhai Cliff Walk
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.
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Mangawhai Activity Zone
191 Molesworth DrEverything related to exercise for adults and kids alike.
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic Pub on the harbour. Meals and drinks. Popular summer music venue.
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StHistoric Pub on the harbour. Meals and drinks. Popular summer music venue.
Essentials
Four Square
3 Wood StGeneral store open 8am till 6.30pm.
New World Mangawhai
New supermarket. Open 9 - 7 daily.
Super Liquor Mangawhai Village
Super Liquor
10 Wood StFood 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!
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Brewed As Collective
7 Wood StGreat 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.
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Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StIconic building with great coffee and food selection. Sit in the courtyard and you’ll feel like you’re in Italy.
Eutopia Cafe
1955 State Hwy 1Hand 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.
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McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove RdA big selection of beers made locally with great pizza and friendly service, what more do you need.
Millars Vineyard
26 Bush LnLocal winery in a fabulous location.
Estuary Vineyard
381 King RdBeer 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.
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Wood St Freehouse
12a Wood StBeer 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.
BK's Sushi Mangawhai
7 Wood StreetMexican food restaurant in the Mangawhai Heads shopping area. Outdoor seating and a great place to get together with friends.
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Gringas
7 Mangawhai Heads RdMexican food restaurant in the Mangawhai Heads shopping area. Outdoor seating and a great place to get together with friends.
Toast on Wood Street
Great food and coffee
Sightseeing
Te Whai Bay Wines
367 King RdFantastic 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!