Mangawhai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mangawhai beach, New Zealand.
Mangawhai beach, New Zealand.
Looking south from the cliff walk. Mangwhai, Northland New Zealand
Crocodile Rocks at Mangawhai Heads. This area is also known as Magical Mangawhai - yes, even the official town sign boasts the name! Located 80 minutes drive north of Auckland, Mangawhai is a popular beach/harbour for swimmers, surfers, fishermen and boaties.
Mangawhai surf beach. Beautiful spot an hour or so north of Auckland

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Where to stay in Mangawhai

Mangawhai Heads showing a river or creek and a small town or village

Mangawhai Heads

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Mangawhai Heads. You might want to make time for a stop at Mangawhai Heads Beach or Mangawhai Cliff Walk.

Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

4.5 out of 5
208 Cames Road Mangawhai
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$172 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
NZ$172
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury apartment in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
My favourite motel. Lovely people, lovely views, good facilities. We come here every time, that’s how much we like it.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments
Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Heads Mangawhai
The price is NZ$218 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
NZ$218
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf holiday home in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Lovely quiet wee place for a little break. Well appointed.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads
The Hideout

The Hideout

2 out of 5
174 cames rd Mangawhai Northland
The price is NZ$192 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$192
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Absolutely perfect

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

The Hideout
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

4.5 out of 5
208 Cames Road Mangawhai
Stay at this luxury apartment in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (363 reviews)
My favourite motel. Lovely people, lovely views, good facilities. We come here every time, that’s how much we like it.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments
Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Heads Mangawhai
Stay at this golf holiday home in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mangawhai Museum and Mangawhai Golf Club ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (241 reviews)
Lovely quiet wee place for a little break. Well appointed.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai Heads  Cottage

Mangawhai Heads Cottage

Mangawhai Heads Mangawhai
Stay at this cottage in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Mangawhai Heads Beach and Mangawhai Golf Club are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
Yes, the kitchen was well resourced. It was great to have lovely cutlery and a nice supply of cooking bowls which were microwave safe. Nice to find pepper and salt, and a little cooking oil and an electric frying pan to use, if the weather was too unsavoury to use the barbeque. However, for two nights, ...

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Mangawhai Heads Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mangawhai

4.7
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 74%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great community and friendly people

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The gravel road reaching the apartment has gotten worse since we last visited. Might be worth warning travellers who are in lower cars to be careful. Especially at night! Other than that it is always a magical stay in Mangawhai!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Mangawhai is beautiful .. beaches, bush walks. Getting back to nature and it’s beauty

5/5 - Excellent

Chris

Smaller resort town with good infrastructure and nice coastline and beaches

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyed a great Eggs Benedict breakfast at Mangawhai, with great coffee

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place, great beaches and awesome vibes

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