Point of interest
Mt Manaia Lookout
13 locals recommend
Location
Whangārei Heads, Northland
Tips from locals
Ocean Beach is a beautiful surf beach with wonderful views, and there are several great walks in the area for instance Smugglers Cove which still has the gun turrets from World War II where soldiers kept look out for enemy submarines.
take your time and it is a 2 hour climb. There are steps on the steep bits. Extreme athletes run up and down in around 20 minutes!.
Great views at the top of this majestic mountain. About an hour and a half round trip - lots of stairs up but you are rewarded with an amazing view