A Mangawhai Lifestyle

Mangawhai is a thriving seaside locality just 80-minutes north of Auckland. From the deep-water estuary, dramatic sand dunes, popular surf beach and ‘crocodile rocks’ framing the harbour and ocean, to the incredible clifftop walk - ours is a diverse natural playground.

Mangawhai means ‘stream of the stingray’ a theme that is evident in its estuary and reflected in local art and architecture.

This coastal and country town is filled with progressive people, business owners, boutique retailers, clever makers, tireless volunteers, happy commuters - a community that values its people and place. Offering something for every age and stage, residents set the pace to suit. Relaxed or action-packed, from boating, golfing, surfing, hiking, imbibing and dining – the options are endless.  

Firmly on the map as a desirable place to live, Mangawhai Village sits on the south-west of the harbour and Mangawhai Heads on the north-east, both linked by a causeway. Mangawhai Heads Beach is just a 10-minute drive from Lake View Estate and is patrolled in summer by voluntary lifeguards.

Exploring the neighbourhood:  

• NZ’s top 25 courses. Ranked #1 is the exclusive Tara Iti Golf Club, just 11 minutes’ drive from Lake View Estate and in 2022 the exciting addition of Te Arai Links golf resort will open.  

• Boutique vineyards including Te Whai Bay are nestled in the foothills of the Brynderwyn Range and described as Northland’s Tuscany. Brooke Lane’s Last Saturday Club is not to be missed.

• From the famed Bennetts French chocolatier and cafe, farmers markets, art trails and annual festivals – entertainment is covered.

• When local beaches beckon, try Mangawhai Surf Beach or nearby Te Arai and Forestry (epic surf breaks), Langs Beach (cloaked in Pohutukawa) and Waipu Cove (grab pizza here).

• Younger children enjoy paddling at Picnic Bay. Kayaking and paddle boarding is a hit here too. Join the Mangawhai Fishing Club and launch the boat at Alamar Cres.

• Mangawhai Activity Zone (MAZ). While away hours at this world-class skate park, with bike and pump tracks, multi sports courts, kids’ playgrounds, fitness trails and BBQ facilities.

• The best stories of local folk and history unfold at Mangawhai Museum. The saving of the harbour entrance is an inspiring tale of local determination and rebellion.

• Dubbed the ‘walking capital of the North’ Mangawhai holds an annual walking weekend to celebrate its many trails including the famed clifftop track. Concluding with a Food & Wine Festival, it pays to book ahead.

• Boutique clothing, homewares and small grocers are dotted among both the village and heads townships.

• Tomarata Lakes will thrill the water skier and water babies too.

• Matakana, Leigh and Omaha Beach are within a leisurely 45 minutes drive providing additional day trip options.

• Boating is easily accessible in Mangawhai via the North Ave boat ramp providing a gateway to the Hen and Chicks, Mokohinau, Kawau and Great Barrier islands. If you don’t feel like venturing that far a field, the Mangawhai Estuary is teeming with fish life.

The must-haves:

• New World Supermarket and Bunnings are now open at Mangawhai Central (11 minutes from Lake View Estate).

• Medical support is close by with Coast to Coast Healthcare, St Johns Ambulance and Fire station, along with many health practitioners - dentists, podiatrist, physiotherapy, chiropractors, osteopaths, masseuses and acupuncturists.

• Mangawhai Beach School is located on the bus route and there is a choice of Early Childhood Centres and various high schools in the surrounding areas such as Otamatea High School (26km away) Rodney college (26km) and Mahurangi College (42km).  

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