Guidebook for Mangawhai
Food Scene
MANGAWHAI TAVERN MARKET | 2 Moir St (15-20min walk) | Saturday only | 8.00am - 12.30pm |
Fantastic fruit and vege produce, art, crafts, clothing, fresh flowers, food, food trucks and caravans, music and a lot of fun. All held in and around the Garden Bar, on the water’s edge at the Mangawhai Tavern. A great destination to meet up with friends and family to sample what Mangawhai and Northland have to offer. Something here for everyone!
The Tavern is open 11am till late | 09 431 4505 |
Located right on the water – serving cold beer, chilled wine and a menu that changes seasonally - you can always count on a hearty helping of great pub food.
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StMANGAWHAI TAVERN MARKET | 2 Moir St (15-20min walk) | Saturday only | 8.00am - 12.30pm |
Fantastic fruit and vege produce, art, crafts, clothing, fresh flowers, food, food trucks and caravans, music and a lot of fun. All held in and around the Garden Bar, on the water’s edge at the Mangawhai Tavern. A great destination to meet up with friends and family to sample what Mangawhai and Northland have to offer. Something here for everyone!
The Tavern is open 11am till late | 09 431 4505 |
Located right on the water – serving cold beer, chilled wine and a menu that changes seasonally - you can always count on a hearty helping of great pub food.
Bennetts Café is casually chic. Located just alongside the Chocolatier, this is the place to indulge in a signature hot chocolate or treat friends to a fine lunch. The courtyards, French fountains and fireplaces offer a tranquil and charming ambience that needs to be experienced, with plenty of tables both inside and outdoors. A blackboard menu and simple pleasures such as cakes, brioches and panini delight the casual customer. For something special, however, a seasonally changing menu showcases the creativity of head chef Brodie Bennett and his team. His emphasis is on fresh produce and he is excited about the many local boutique producers he can draw on to create stunning dishes.
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Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StBennetts Café is casually chic. Located just alongside the Chocolatier, this is the place to indulge in a signature hot chocolate or treat friends to a fine lunch. The courtyards, French fountains and fireplaces offer a tranquil and charming ambience that needs to be experienced, with plenty of tables both inside and outdoors. A blackboard menu and simple pleasures such as cakes, brioches and panini delight the casual customer. For something special, however, a seasonally changing menu showcases the creativity of head chef Brodie Bennett and his team. His emphasis is on fresh produce and he is excited about the many local boutique producers he can draw on to create stunning dishes.
MANGAWHAI MARKET | 45 Moir St (10 min walk) | Every Saturday 9am - 1pm at the Village Hall in Mangawhai Village. A vibrant local market selling all kinds of produce and goods. Fruit and vegetables, cheese, olive oils, bread, coffee, delicatessen meats, plants, books, clothes, bric-a-brac and much more. A friendly, social way to pass some time on a Saturday morning while picking up all your vital supplies.
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Mangawhai Village Market
45 Moir StMANGAWHAI MARKET | 45 Moir St (10 min walk) | Every Saturday 9am - 1pm at the Village Hall in Mangawhai Village. A vibrant local market selling all kinds of produce and goods. Fruit and vegetables, cheese, olive oils, bread, coffee, delicatessen meats, plants, books, clothes, bric-a-brac and much more. A friendly, social way to pass some time on a Saturday morning while picking up all your vital supplies.
THE DUNE RESTAURANT | 40 Moir St | Boookings recommended in summer | 09 431 5695 | Offering a smart-casual Kiwi BBQ experience with all the swag of an inner city address, less the pomp or pretence. Behind this masterpiece are three unassuming blokes with distinct roles to play and colourful stories to share. They also operate The Cove in Waipu and The Quay in Whangarei. The owners rent eight local properties to accommodate staff, and advertising for new recruits never stops. Their own farm, Highgate Hill, supplies beef and the fresh stuff comes from The Vege Shack.
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The Dune
40 Moir StTHE DUNE RESTAURANT | 40 Moir St | Boookings recommended in summer | 09 431 5695 | Offering a smart-casual Kiwi BBQ experience with all the swag of an inner city address, less the pomp or pretence. Behind this masterpiece are three unassuming blokes with distinct roles to play and colourful stories to share. They also operate The Cove in Waipu and The Quay in Whangarei. The owners rent eight local properties to accommodate staff, and advertising for new recruits never stops. Their own farm, Highgate Hill, supplies beef and the fresh stuff comes from The Vege Shack.
THE SANDBAR EATERY | 7 Wood St | Brunch, lunch & dinner | 09 431 5587 |
Focusing on fresh, locally sourced food, great wine and excellent coffee with attentive yet relaxed service. Enjoy an Atomic Coffee in their sunny courtyard, a light bite to eat or dinner with friends and family. Where the locals meet, to eat.
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Sandbar Mangawhai
7 Wood StTHE SANDBAR EATERY | 7 Wood St | Brunch, lunch & dinner | 09 431 5587 |
Focusing on fresh, locally sourced food, great wine and excellent coffee with attentive yet relaxed service. Enjoy an Atomic Coffee in their sunny courtyard, a light bite to eat or dinner with friends and family. Where the locals meet, to eat.
WOOD STREET FREE HOUSE | 12 Wood St | 7am till late | 09 431 4051 |
The home of craft beer in Magical Mangawhai Heads. Serving locally sourced beers, wines and produce. Chalkboard tables, Doggy Deck, Kids Movie Nights, 10 taps of New Zealand Craft Beers, Curry Night, a great sharing style menu and the best pizza’s for miles makes Wood Street Freehouse the local for all the family.
Wood Street
Wood StreetWOOD STREET FREE HOUSE | 12 Wood St | 7am till late | 09 431 4051 |
The home of craft beer in Magical Mangawhai Heads. Serving locally sourced beers, wines and produce. Chalkboard tables, Doggy Deck, Kids Movie Nights, 10 taps of New Zealand Craft Beers, Curry Night, a great sharing style menu and the best pizza’s for miles makes Wood Street Freehouse the local for all the family.
FRESH - DELI FOOD STORE & CAFE | 3a Molesworth Drive | 9am - 5.30pm (hours may vary) | 09 431 5247 |
Offering a mix of Grocer, Fishmonger, Greengrocer, Deli and Cafe. Their commercial kitchen produces many different products – from smoked salmon to muesli plus a fabulous range of salads and sweet treats, with gluten-free options too. Stocking both Wild Wheat and Paneton bread as well as their own “World Famous in Mangawhai” Pizza Bases.
fresh Mangawhai
Molesworth DriveFRESH - DELI FOOD STORE & CAFE | 3a Molesworth Drive | 9am - 5.30pm (hours may vary) | 09 431 5247 |
Offering a mix of Grocer, Fishmonger, Greengrocer, Deli and Cafe. Their commercial kitchen produces many different products – from smoked salmon to muesli plus a fabulous range of salads and sweet treats, with gluten-free options too. Stocking both Wild Wheat and Paneton bread as well as their own “World Famous in Mangawhai” Pizza Bases.
THE COW SHED | 53 Pebblebrooke Rd (10 min drive) | Thurs, Frid & Sat evening | Bookings essential | 09 431 2354 |
Eating at The Cow Shed restaurant is a unique experience with delicious wholesome food that has a home cooked feel about it. The set menu consists of a generous three-course dinner with sides and a choice of mains. Where possible, all ingredients used at the cow shed are sourced from Wendy and Robert’s garden or locally.
The Cow Shed Restaurant and Shop
53 Pebblebrooke RdTHE COW SHED | 53 Pebblebrooke Rd (10 min drive) | Thurs, Frid & Sat evening | Bookings essential | 09 431 2354 |
Eating at The Cow Shed restaurant is a unique experience with delicious wholesome food that has a home cooked feel about it. The set menu consists of a generous three-course dinner with sides and a choice of mains. Where possible, all ingredients used at the cow shed are sourced from Wendy and Robert’s garden or locally.
Essentials
FOUR SQUARE GROCERY STORE | 43 Moir St | 7.30am - 7.30pm |
A trusted 'Kiwi' grocery retailer providing New Zealand communities with a service that is second to none. Keeping you stocked up with a range of groceries, fresh produce, meat, chilled beer and wines and a friendly smile!
43 Moir St
43 Moir StreetFOUR SQUARE GROCERY STORE | 43 Moir St | 7.30am - 7.30pm |
A trusted 'Kiwi' grocery retailer providing New Zealand communities with a service that is second to none. Keeping you stocked up with a range of groceries, fresh produce, meat, chilled beer and wines and a friendly smile!
Located in the heart of the village... clean with easy to operate machines. Pop your washing on and head off for a quick local shop or a cuppa nearby. TIP: Remember to take your own washing powder.
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Laundromat, Mangawhai
41 Moir StLocated in the heart of the village... clean with easy to operate machines. Pop your washing on and head off for a quick local shop or a cuppa nearby. TIP: Remember to take your own washing powder.
FOUR SQUARE GROCERY STORE & MORE | 3 Wood St | 7.30am - 7.30pm |
A trusted 'Kiwi' grocery retailer providing New Zealand communities with a service that is second to none. Keeping you stocked up with a range of groceries, fresh produce, meat, chilled beer and wines and a friendly smile!
3 Wood St
3 Wood StreetFOUR SQUARE GROCERY STORE & MORE | 3 Wood St | 7.30am - 7.30pm |
A trusted 'Kiwi' grocery retailer providing New Zealand communities with a service that is second to none. Keeping you stocked up with a range of groceries, fresh produce, meat, chilled beer and wines and a friendly smile!
Parks & Nature
Mangawhai Heads Beach is a popular beach with an expanding resident population and reasonable facilities, including a surf club. This beach can become very busy during the summer months with a large influx of tourists and visitors. Swimming, fishing, surfing and boating are all very popular activities here.
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Mangawhai Beach
147 Wintle StreetMangawhai Heads Beach is a popular beach with an expanding resident population and reasonable facilities, including a surf club. This beach can become very busy during the summer months with a large influx of tourists and visitors. Swimming, fishing, surfing and boating are all very popular activities here.
Te Arai lies at the furthest north east point in the Wellsford region. It offers pristine white sandy beaches at the end of picturesque rural roads and a glorious campground within the regional park. It's an area well known by surfers for consistent and safe conditions and it's an utterly gorgeous spot for a day at the beach. Te Arai straddles the line between Wellsford and Mangawhai and two beaches; Te Arai Point and Forestry sit on the Wellsford side while its northern beach Black Swamp sits in Mangawhai.
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Te Arai Beach Reserve
Te Arai Point RoadTe Arai lies at the furthest north east point in the Wellsford region. It offers pristine white sandy beaches at the end of picturesque rural roads and a glorious campground within the regional park. It's an area well known by surfers for consistent and safe conditions and it's an utterly gorgeous spot for a day at the beach. Te Arai straddles the line between Wellsford and Mangawhai and two beaches; Te Arai Point and Forestry sit on the Wellsford side while its northern beach Black Swamp sits in Mangawhai.