Mangawhai is well served with fully licensed restaurants, cafes and takeaways, as well as the historic Mangawhai Tavern and several bakeries.

Frog & Kiwi Restaurant. Email frognkiwi@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 4314439

Kavarna Restaurant. Email cerny.martin@hotmail.com Phone 09 4315587

Quatro Cafe. Email pocketvenues82@yahoo.com Phone 09 4315226

Sail Rock Cafe Bar & Restaurant. Phone 09 4314051

Naja Garden Cafe. Phone 09 4314111

Sporting Activities

Fishing & Diving
There are several deep sea fishing charters including diving available with a range of trips on offer. You can also surf cast and rock fish from any of the beaches. Ask at Mangawhai Tackle and Dive shop for the best spots! A concrete boat ramp is also available on the estuary if you are bringing your own boat.
Mangawhai Boats & Charters Ltd. Email noel.jocelyn@xtra.co.nz Phone 09 4315125

Golf
There is an excellent 18 hole all weather championship golf course at Mangawhai Heads. Golf carts and clubs are available for hire. For the golf challenged or simple family fun there is also a mini golf range at Mangawhai Heads.
Mangawhai Golf Course www.mangawhaigolf.co.nz Phone 09 4314447 for tee bookings

Water Sports
The local surf beach is patrolled throughout the summer season keeping surfers and swimmers safe. Mangawhai is a great place to learn to surf. There is also the safe inner harbour for swimming, with designated ski lanes. Kayaking is another Mangawhai favourite on the inner harbour waters with the opportunity to explore the fascinating mangrove groves.

Horse Riding
There are several operators offering a range of riding experiences from bush to coastal, 1 hour to three day adventures.

Other Activities

Each March or April.
There are many bush, forest and coastal walks (including the magnificent cliff top walks) available with spectacular scenery and lookouts. Each March or April Mangawhai hosts the Mangawhai Walking weekend in which local guides take groups on guided walks of varying degrees of difficulty from gentle garden tours to day long bush treks. The Visitor Information Centre by the Golf Course has a range of maps covering the walks.

Shopping
Mangawhai is renowned for its arts and crafts and there are a number of galleries and studios open to the public. Both the Heads and the Village offer a wide range of shops catering for most needs.
Smashed Pipi Gallery Email gallery@smashedpipi.co.nz Phone 09 4314849

Olive Farm Visits
Mangawhai is becoming recognised as a premium olive-growing region. Award-winning producers Echo Valley Olives and Te Arai Oives both offer tours, tastings and door sales at their beautiful olive groves.

Mangawhai Museum
The Mangawhai Museum presents a unique opportunity to go back in time to meet the earliest pioneers of the area (many of their descendents are still actively involved with the Mangawhai community) and learn how they developed the area from wild bush country into lush dairy grazing.

Vineyard Visits
Local vineyard Lochiel Estate Vineyard conducts guided tours and tastings. Ask us about arranging a tour.

Art Tours
Throughout the year Mangawhai's thriving art community of painters, sculptors, muralists and ceramic artists open their doors as part of Art Tours. These present a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work with them as well as purchase unique pieces of New Zealand art. Ask us about when the next Art Tour is or about our many artists.