Nikau Cottage Guidebook for Mangawhai area
Parks & Nature
Just one of a handful of our beautiful sandy beaches. Great for walking, swimming and surfing. Make sure you walk over the point to Forestry beach on the south side. Amazing views.
Te Arai Point - Aotearoa Surf
708 Te Arai Point RdJust one of a handful of our beautiful sandy beaches. Great for walking, swimming and surfing. Make sure you walk over the point to Forestry beach on the south side. Amazing views.
Waipu Cove
Classic Kiwi beach with safe swimming and sublime surf.
Bream Tail Road
Bream Tail RoadEasy walking trail through native bush with some amazing views.
Safe surf beach and great picnic spot on the estuary. Also wonderful walking trail at north end of beach over cliff top. Make sure you get the tides correct if you plan to walk around the rocks!
35 residents recomanen
Platja de Mangawhai
147 Wintle StreetSafe surf beach and great picnic spot on the estuary. Also wonderful walking trail at north end of beach over cliff top. Make sure you get the tides correct if you plan to walk around the rocks!
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, but this beach with it's large pohutukawa trees draping over the golden sand is so picturesque you have to see it and walk or swim there.
21 residents recomanen
Langs Beach
We're spoilt for choice when it comes to beaches, but this beach with it's large pohutukawa trees draping over the golden sand is so picturesque you have to see it and walk or swim there.
Snorkel among some of our fantastic fish species in a safe, natural marine reserve. Hire all your gear from here and then enjoy a beer and snacks at the Leigh Sawmill Brewery and cafe.
15 residents recomanen
Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre
160 Goat Island RdSnorkel among some of our fantastic fish species in a safe, natural marine reserve. Hire all your gear from here and then enjoy a beer and snacks at the Leigh Sawmill Brewery and cafe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pizzas, great award winning craft beers, great vibe.
52 residents recomanen
McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove RdGreat pizzas, great award winning craft beers, great vibe.
Top selection of craft beers, and food in great setting at the Heads.
23 residents recomanen
Wood St Freehouse
12a Wood StTop selection of craft beers, and food in great setting at the Heads.
The famous, historic Tavern is also our main live music venue, and it's right on the edge of the estuary. Check their Facebook page for who's playing and when.
77 residents recomanen
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StThe famous, historic Tavern is also our main live music venue, and it's right on the edge of the estuary. Check their Facebook page for who's playing and when.
Food Scene
Coffee..! Because you need it. (Also a good menu and it's the only restaurant where you can see the sea).
37 residents recomanen
The Cove Cafe
910 Cove RdCoffee..! Because you need it. (Also a good menu and it's the only restaurant where you can see the sea).
Sandbar Mangawhai
7 Wood StGood food and coffee and lovely sunny outdoor area.
After you've checked out the fantastic chocolate shop next door, drop in here for a bite and a coffee and enjoy the French Provencal decor and layout.
17 residents recomanen
Bennetts Cafe
52 Moir StAfter you've checked out the fantastic chocolate shop next door, drop in here for a bite and a coffee and enjoy the French Provencal decor and layout.
Perfect after a day snorkeling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve just down the road.
48 residents recomanen
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri RoadPerfect after a day snorkeling at the Goat Island Marine Reserve just down the road.
Open at the Mangawhai Beach School Hall, Saturday 9am - 1pm.
Great selection of local produce
Mangawhai Community Market
34 Insley StOpen at the Mangawhai Beach School Hall, Saturday 9am - 1pm.
Great selection of local produce
Coffee & treats plus Tapas Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
21 residents recomanen
Brewed As Collective
7 Wood StCoffee & treats plus Tapas Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
Shopping
World famous chocolatier with a superb selection of handmade chocolates and you can see the factory process while browsing.
60 residents recomanen
Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StWorld famous chocolatier with a superb selection of handmade chocolates and you can see the factory process while browsing.
Of course, books a plenty along with overseas and local papers and magazines. Also, post to anywhere in the world from here. Top up phone cards as well.
Mangawhai Opportunity Factory
12 Wood StOf course, books a plenty along with overseas and local papers and magazines. Also, post to anywhere in the world from here. Top up phone cards as well.
No Limits Surf and Skate Co
194 Molesworth DrSurf and skate culture
Essentials
Four Square
3 Wood StArts & Culture
Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth DriveDiscover the amazing history of Mangawhai and the environs.
Sightseeing
Coves de Waipu
Waipu Caves RoadGlow worm caves in our area that are really worth the drive.