"Mangawhai, Rodney District" Mangawhai by kiwigal_1

Mangawhai Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 3 photos

Sunset - Christmas 2003

I was back in Mangawhai again this christmas holidays I captured this lovely shot of the sunset from the camping ground.

Sunrise of the New Millenium

Mangawhai Ocean Beach

I have been coming to Mangawhai for camping holidays since I was about 10 years old! It is a coastal town located about 1hr and a half north of Auckland. It is a really nice place to chill out from city life!

This picture was taken the first sunrise of the millenium

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful sun, surf, people!
Cons:Not so nice in a Cyclone! (Cyclone Bola)
In a nutshell:A place to kick back and enjoy life

Last visit to Mangawhai: Feb 2003
Intro Updated Mar 21, 2007
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Reviews (7)

By Car Transportation (2)

Mangawhai is about 1 1/2 hours north of Auckland. Take State Highway 1 and turn off onto the Scenic Coastal Route just... more travel advice

Mangawhai Shops Shopping (1)

In Mangawhai there are two shopping areas: One at the Mangawhai Village and another at Mangawhai Heads. The Village is... more travel advice

Tomarata Lakes Off The Beaten Path (1)

Less than 30 minutes drive from Mangawhai are the Tomarata Lakes which are great places for Boating and Trout Fishing.... more travel advice

Beaches Things to Do (1)

The main activities to do in Mangawhai are related to the beach. There is the main Head Surf Beach which has lifeguard... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Hideaway Holiday Park

Restaurants (1)
Naja Garden Cafe

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asturnut Jan 13, 2005 at 11:40 AM

I like the way this place sounds. Thanks for the info!
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pepples46 Apr 28, 2003 at 7:04 PM

sounds like a great place to be.thanks for all the good tips
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acemj Mar 11, 2003 at 4:47 PM

It's great that your family makes the time to get away at such a great place.