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

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 Golf Club.

Mangawhai Heads
Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments

4.5 out of 5
208 Cames Road Mangawhai
The price is NZ$172 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$172
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
Amazing view, everything clean, great stay thank you!!!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments
The Hideout

The Hideout

2 out of 5
174 cames rd Mangawhai Northland
The price is NZ$196 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$196
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mangawhai Village Market and Mangawhai Public Library are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Really clean and peaceful place to stay!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

The Hideout
Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads

Mangawhai Heads Mangawhai
The price is NZ$239 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$239
1 Mar - 2 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! (196 reviews)
We spent a great time at Beks retreat! Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best, but the house had lots of board game to enjoy during the storm! Everything was neat and tidy.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (356 reviews)
Amazing view, everything clean, great stay thank you!!!

Reviewed on 26 Jan 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! (196 reviews)
We spent a great time at Beks retreat! Unfortunately the weather wasn't the best, but the house had lots of board game to enjoy during the storm! Everything was neat and tidy.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Beks Retreat,Estuary Edge,Mangawhai Heads
Oasis in the Heads

Oasis in the Heads

Mangawhai Northland
Stay at this holiday home in Mangawhai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Heads Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Good location and layout. Easy check in and out. Fire pit and outdoor table were cool. Comfortable beds.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Oasis in the Heads
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
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 26%
3 - Okay
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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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