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Mangawhai Lodge, Mangawhai
Northland & North Auckland Accommodation
Mangawhai was settled in the 19th Century. Today Mangawhai a popular holiday destination and weekend getaway with two parts, Mangawhai Village and Mangawhai Heads. The attraction is the white sandy beaches, walkways, cafes, shopping and a renowned chocolate factory. There is a permanent population of approximately 2000 people.
Mangawhai Lodge is the perfect base to enjoy the many outdoor pursuits in the area or a base to explore the treasures of Northland, North Auckland and the Bay of Islands.
At Mangawhai Heads we have a surf beach (patrolled in summer) and sheltered harbour. There are numerous walkways, five beachs and the Tomarata Lakes all within 10 minutes drive. The Mangawhai bird sanctuary, and several other orthinological sites within a half days drive, diving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking trails and kayak hire.
Mangawhai has a museum, golf course, artisan craft galleries, cafes, restaurants, and is the home of the famous "Bennett's of Mangawhai" chocolate complex.
Day Trips From Mangawhai Lodge B&B
Northland Accommodation
Sea life and Pottery Day Trip Follow the coast south to Goat Island Marine Reserve for snorkeling& glass bottom boat trips. Drive on to Matakana, browse the boutique shops, see a movies or visit Morris & James Pottery Factory & Cafe, lunch or wine taste at the nearby vineyards. Stop at the charming town of Warkworth then follow State Highway 1 back to Mangawhai (2 hours return, plus stops).
Bay of Islands Day Trip Drive north to the Bay of Islands, spend a couple of hours exploring Waitangi, Paihia and Russell , drive west to the Hokianga Harbour and south through the Waipoua Kauri Forest visiting the giant trees, follow SH 12 back via Dargaville or Whangarei, and south to Mangawhai.
(5 hours return, plus stops).
Snorkeling Day trip Drive north to Whangarei follow the coast out to Tutakaka where you can dive and snorkel at the famous Poor Knights Islands (2.15 hours, plus stops).
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Relevant Links
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| Mangawhai Heads Beach |
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| Sunset Mangawhai Heads |
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| Swimming Mangawhai Beach |
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| Mangawhai Clifftop Walkway |
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