Magical Mangawhai
The magical seaside resort of Mangawhai is only 80mins north of Auckland and 50mins south of Whangarei.

Accommodation
Mangawhai has a variety of places to stay that include Bed and Breakfasts, chalets, cottages, serviced flats and rental houses. Visitors look for the old-fashioned motel accommodation but the town offers the same but in cottage style. So do not be confused. There are 100s of beds available. Search on www.mangawhai.co.nz

Golf
A first class, all weather, golf course with pro shop attracts many groups with on-going tournaments and up to the minute facilities. Green fees range fro $20 to $55. The clubhouse provides meals and has a bar. Bookings are essential over the holiday periods. managawhai@paradise.net.nz

Tennis
Mangawhai now has a first class facility with four astro turf courts each with lights.
Book a court and collect the key from Bammas in the Village shops.

Cafes and Restaurants
With seven to chose from (three at Wood St. and four in the Village) eating out will not be a problem. There are also two fish and chip shops and the Deli has delicious pies and Asian food. The Italian ice cream Gelataria is a new addition to Bennetts Chocolate Factory

Mangawhai Tavern and Bistro est. 1865
The old Mangawhai pub is still going strong. New owners continue the improvements as well as presenting popular bands every weekend. They are the proud finalists in the best Music Entertainment Venue at the awards 2010. Sport can be enjoyed on the largest screen in Mangawhai.

The Club
A Chartered Club has been combined with the Bowling Club and is a popular venue for the Thursday smorgasbord as well as Friday dinners. Petanque is Thursdays at 2pm in summer.

Art
The established artists’ community now has two regular showings of their work; Labour Weekend and the Walking Weekend.

Smashed Pipi Gallery
In Mangawhai we have a gallery specialising in pottery and glass craft art. Easily equal to the best of anything in Australasia each visit takes one’s breath away as the constantly changing display jolts the creative senses.

Bennetts Chocolate Factory
Like the gallery above this is a place to vitalise the senses. Beautiful as the magnificent building is it is the chocolate that is the attraction. Ask about their latest award from their young French chocolatier.