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.

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In the spotlight

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.

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.