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Mangawhai Must-Do's
Coastal Paradise - This nugget of seaside perfection never fails to impress. Just 80 minutes north of Auckland, with rolling surf and plenty of sun, sea, sand, art, cuisine and a calm estuary for safe paddling, it’s year-round idyllic.
Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway - Start on the beach and scale the cliffside. A rugged yet beautiful coastline will unfold before your feet. This is a well-marked pathway passing rock formations and elevated vantage points where you can stop and watch for whales. 9km, 2-3hr return.
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Mangawhai Village Markets - The main market is held every Saturday from 9am-1pm on Moir Street, whereas the Mangawhai Beach and Country Market opens on designated Sundays at the Mangawhai Domain – from Labour Weekend until Easter.
Mangawhai Museum - A modern and delightful museum that celebrates life on the harbour frompast to present; from building shipsto building sandcastles.Bennetts Home of famed chocolatiers, Bennetts of
Mangawhai Heads - A popular white-sand surf beach with a calm estuary, too. Walk to the top of the nearby sand dunes; they’re golden, rippled and rather impressive. Access is from Pacific Beach, off Back Swamp Road.
Mangawhai Heads © Getty Images
