Indulge, escape to the magic of Mangawhai Lodge.

Situated 80 minutes north of Auckland NZ, catering for couples and groups (10 people) in the five stylish guest rooms. Spend your days on the championship golf course, exploring the beaches and walkways. Adjacent to licensed cafe, golf course and water access is only 300 meters away.

Mangawhai Lodge takes its inspiration from the spectacular sea, island and harbour views.

Wide verandas enable alfresco dinning or a quiet haven to reflect on the day. Complimentary tea/coffee and cookies.

Two guest lounges with a CD system, TV and video, a wide range of books, recent magazines, and board games.

Five individually designed guest rooms opening to verandas (King. Twin or Queen)

Rooms open onto verandas providing sea and rural views.

There is a mixture of ensuite, private and guest share facilities.

A sumptuous cooked and continental breakfast is served in the lounge/dining area or on the adjacent verandas.

Guest kitchenette and barbeque are also available.

Golfing, fishing, cycling groups and small conferences a specialty.

Directions:

From Auckland turn right off State Highway One approximately 10 minutes north of Wellsford. (following the Twin Coast Discovery Route)

From north turn left and follow Twin Coast Route South.

From Kaiwaka turn left.

About Mangawhai:

Mangawhai is a charming seaside resort 80 minutes north of Auckland. The appeal is the white sandy beaches (5 within 15 minutes drive), sub tropical climate, beautiful walkways, and numerous water activities. The 18 hole all weather Golf Course brings a regular flow of visitors and there is a growing number of cafes at the two shopping centres.

Charter boats offer fishing, diving and coastal sight seeing trips around the upper islands of the Hauraki Gulf and Bream Bay.

Mangawhai was settled in the 19th century and once boasted a busy harbour, boat building industry and a thriving Kauri gum trade. Whilst this trade has ceased much of the colonial charm remains, the area has a permanent population of 1200 people hidden away in its environs.

Mangawhai Lodge provides a good base to explore the treasures of the north, including:

• Surf beaches, a sheltered harbour (300 metres)
• Donkey farm visit, worm farm, water gardens
• The world renowned Bellevue Gardens, (10 minute drive)
• The award winning Naja Garden Centre (opposite)
• Pioneering museum and bonsai garden, pottery gallery
• 18 hole golf course and bowling greens (opposite)
• Horse treks, fishing charters, diving, bird sanctuary
• Waipua Kauri Forest
• Cafes and historic pub, shopping centres
• 10 walkways, The Tomarata Lakes, (5 - 10 minutes)
• Goat Island Marine Park (45 minutes) and Warkworth (40 minutes)
• The Matakohe Kauri Museum (35 minutes)
• Day trip to Auckland (80 minutes drive)
• Day trip to Waipu (20 minutes drive) and Whangarei (50 minutes drive)
• Day trip to Bay of Islands (120 minutes drive)