Walking TracksMangawhai offers some of the most scenic and varied walking opportunities from spectacular coastline, beautiful harbour, through to outstanding native forests, including the internationally renowned Cliff Top Walk.
Kia ora and welcome
Mangawhai is a town in Northland, New Zealand. Located 80 minutes from Auckland and 2 hours south of the Bay of Islands.
A charming town located 80 minutes north of Auckland and 2 hours south of the Bay of Islands, Mangawhai offers two very different beach experiences. Nestled on the Pacific coast, Mangawhai village and Mangawhai Heads, are linked by a picturesque causeway surrounded by native wetlands and bush. A choice of seaside experiences await – 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 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.
Brochures and maps
Available at our Info Centre – just pop in and pick one up.
In the spotlight
Friends of Mangawhai Community Park
Mangawhai Community Park is the green heart of Mangawhai with walking tracks, places for play, recreation and many activities for social connection and wellbeing for all ages. The park includes nine organisations with Licences to Occupy. Every organisation has its own team of dedicated volunteers.
Friends of Mangawhai Community Park is the society that gives the park's nine organisations a unified voice for communicating with Kaipara District Council. For more information about how you could help Friends of Mangawhai Community Park, call Mary-Anne Boyd on 021 902 406.
Golf ClubMangawhai Golf Club is home to its scenic 18-hole championship course, consistently ranked among New Zealand’s top 25 courses.
Mangawhai MuseumThe Mangawhai Museum is a modern museum that celebrates life around our harbour from building ships to building sandcastles.
The Mangawhai ClubThe Mangawhai Club sits in the heart of a vibrant coastal town and has been an integral part of the local fabric since 1953. Fostering connection and well-being, we bring members and visitors together under one roof to enjoy hospitality, sports activities, fundraising quests and family fun.
MANGAWHAI MOVIESLocated in the old church, just up from the Mangawhai Museum, with a State-of-the-Art sound system and 150-inch screen. Run by volunteers, all profits benefit the Mangawhai Historic Village Charitable Trust.
Contact us
180 Molesworth Drive
Mangawhai Heads, Mangawhai 0505
Email: mangawhaiinfo@gmail.com
Mangawhai Information Centre is run by volunteers to assist all visitors to the area, and our local community.
Opening hours
10am - 4pm
