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! (352 reviews)
Clean, hassel free, quiet, netflix Comfortable

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Mangawhai Retreat Apartments
The Hideout

The Hideout

2 out of 5
174 cames rd Mangawhai Northland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$190 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$190
11 Feb - 12 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$321 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$321
2 Feb - 3 Feb
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! (193 reviews)
Amazing location across the road from the estuary. Bach was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for our stay.

Reviewed on 12 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! (352 reviews)
Clean, hassel free, quiet, netflix Comfortable

Reviewed on 1 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! (193 reviews)
Amazing location across the road from the estuary. Bach was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for our stay.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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

Tiny Oasis in the heads

Mangawhai Northland
Stay at this cabin in Mangawhai. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Mangawhai Golf Club and Mangawhai Heads Beach are located nearby.
Great Mangawhai Heads spot
Tiny as the title says but everything you need close to the estuary and a short drive to the surf beach.

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Tiny 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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