Sightseeing
This walk goes from the shore line to the cliff tops. You'll get to see remarkable views up and down the coast and to off-shore islands. It also gives you an opportunity to see passing whales and schools of shark.
39 locals recommend
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
This walk goes from the shore line to the cliff tops. You'll get to see remarkable views up and down the coast and to off-shore islands. It also gives you an opportunity to see passing whales and schools of shark.
Filled with walks, waterfalls and stunning views. 11kms from Barkersville Retreat
12 locals recommend
Tanekaha Walking Track
302B King RdFilled with walks, waterfalls and stunning views. 11kms from Barkersville Retreat
Learn about the stories of Mangawhai. 2.7Kms from Barkersville Retreat
27 locals recommend
Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth DriveLearn about the stories of Mangawhai. 2.7Kms from Barkersville Retreat
Let the kids enjoy the ultime recreation zone, while you relax at the cafe having a coffee
24 locals recommend
Mangawhai Activity Zone
191 Molesworth DrLet the kids enjoy the ultime recreation zone, while you relax at the cafe having a coffee
Every Saturday morning 9am-1pm. Be sure to visit the village market in Insley Street at the same time
77 locals recommend
Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StEvery Saturday morning 9am-1pm. Be sure to visit the village market in Insley Street at the same time
Chocolatier company with a cafe and chocolate shop. Watch the choclate being made and be tempted by the samples
60 locals recommend
Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StChocolatier company with a cafe and chocolate shop. Watch the choclate being made and be tempted by the samples
Food scene
The Dune
40 Moir StBe sure to attend happy hour 4pm-6pm every night
Frog & Kiwi Restaurant
6 Molesworth DrServing French cruisine
Gringas
7 Mangawhai Heads RdMexican Cruisine in the Mangawhai Heads shops
Wood St Freehouse
12a Wood StServing up local craft beer and fine wines
Brewed As Collective
7 Wood StGreat place for Brunch, lunch or a relaxing afternoon coffee
Neighbourhoods
Mangawhai Heads
Great ocean beach for swimming, surfing etc...
Long sandy beach with safe swimming, surfing and fishing. 18Kms from the Village
38 locals recommend
Waipu Cove
Long sandy beach with safe swimming, surfing and fishing. 18Kms from the Village
Perfect for swimming, walking or relaxing under the Pohutukawa trees. 14kms from the village
21 locals recommend
Langs Beach
Perfect for swimming, walking or relaxing under the Pohutukawa trees. 14kms from the village
City/town information
An hours drive from Managawhai. Take a trip out to the heads and visit the falls or relax in the dining precent at the town basin precinct
31 locals recommend
Whangarei
An hours drive from Managawhai. Take a trip out to the heads and visit the falls or relax in the dining precent at the town basin precinct
Traveler advice
Getting around
Private Car
A couple of taxi companies around and there is a free bus between the village and heads at summer peak times
Don't miss
Mangawhai Village and Tavern Markets
Every Saturday Morning 9am-1pm. Both within walking distance from Barkersville Retreat
Don't miss
Te Waha Winery
A great place to visit in the weekends to listen to live music amongst the vines
Don't miss
Mangawhai Esturary
A great place to go walking or swimming