The Property
Amenities
Featured on our property is a large open lawn, and a BBQ area beautifully landscaped with a rustic fire pit and tree stump seats. Have a classic NZ dinner on the BBQ, enjoy a quiet drink, and toast marshmallows on the fire here in the Autumn and Winter months.
A little laundromat stands in between the cottages and main residence, equipped with washing, drying, and ironing facilities.
Location
Situated conveniently between the Village and the Heads, Tui and Nikau is the perfect base for your Mangawhai escape. The property’s location strikes the right balance of being centrally located, whilst nestled amongst native bush. A 2 minute drive or a 10 minute stroll brings you to bustling Mangawhai Village where you can enjoy boutique shopping experiences at the weekend farmers market, a range of eateries, or a crisp, cold, craft beer served at Mangawhai Tavern’s waterside.
Whether it's relaxation or adventure, as Mangawhai locals, we are happy to help with specific knowledge and are committed to providing the perfect holidaying experience here at Tui & Nikau.
Out & About
Dine
Everyone has their favourites; here are some of ours:
Rise and Grind
Cute coffee cart serving great coffee and tea with a smile. Alternative milks available.
45 Moir Street - Mangawhai Tavern Markets on Saturdays 021 115 9422
The Cakery at Tea & Tarte
Gorgeous boutique cakery serving sweet treats and coffee/tea as well as custom cakes. We love their lemon tart and chewy white chocolate brownie.
1a Molesworth Drive 027 534 7983
Bennetts of Mangawhai
A lazy lunch with wine, followed by a coffee and dessert from the Bennetts chocolate factory: a Mangawhai must.
52 Moir Street 09 431 5500
The Village Off-License
Pick up local craft beer, fine wine, or selected spirits along with specially sourced cheeses and cured meats. Perfect for throwing a grazing platter together to enjoy back at home.
1 Molesworth Drive 09 4315 220
www.village-wines-mangawhai.myshopify.com/
The Mangawhai Tavern
For a relaxed NZ dinner by the estuary. Great food, good portions, live music, and family friendly during the day.
2 Moir Street 09 4314 505
Mangawhai Meat Shop
Award winning boutique butchery. Their chicken, lime, and lemongrass sausage won Gold and was the Supreme Winner in 2016. Throw them on the BBQ in our fire pit area.
Explore
Shopping
Saturday markets at The Mangawhai Tavern - sample local produce at the bustling farmer's market every Saturday from 8.30 am to 1 pm.
Caro with Love is a gorgeous boutique well worth a browse. Carefully curated with beautiful international and local homewares, clothing, and more. 104 Moir Street
Threadbox Design & Supply Co. is a surf inspired store/studio based upstairs at Bennetts of Mangawhai selling a number of brands including their handprinted Mangawhai clothing. 52 Moir street.
Bammas Surf Shop is a community hub. Owner Dave runs local initiatives such as ‘Plastic Free Mangawhai’ and has all the surf and skate gear and info you need. 43 Moir street 09 4314 660
Beaches and Surfing
Some of NZ’s best white, sandy beaches are all within 10 mins drive from Tui & Nikau. Keep an eye out for pods of dolphins wanting to join in the fun.
Mangawhai Surf Beach is the main beach here and features a curiously shaped rock that resembles a wild animal. Head down and have a guess what it is.
For families with younger children, pop over to the calmer Picnic Bay.
Te Arai Beach is known for its white, sandy beach and is a favourite amongst surfers. Try the cliff jump into the quarry!
Black Swamp Beach is a more secluded surf beach, just 5 mins drive from us.
Fishing
Mangawhai boasts some of the best fishing and diving in Northland. For serious fishing, head out towards the Hen and Chicken islands.
Walks and Cycling
This region boasts some truly impressive walks. These local websites have all the details:
Mangawhai Walking Weekend www.mangawhaiwalking.co.nz
Mangawhai Tracks https://www.mangawhaitracks.com/our-famous-cliff-top-walk
Golf
The Mangawhai Golf Club is one of NZ’s top 20 championship golf courses and is less than 5 minutes drive from us. Good for a weekend breakfast buffet or a rousing game of bowls at the neighbouring Mangawhai Bowls Club.
Nearby courses include the spectacular and exclusive Tara Iti Golf Course, as well as Waipu Golf Course and Omaha Golf Course slightly further away.
Mangawhai Activity Zone
A kid’s dream. From a skate park to a flying fox, MAZ has it all. Read more here: www.mangawhaiactivityzone.co.nz
Other activities
Wine and olive oil tasting, stand up paddle boarding and other watersports, spas and massages, exploring sand dunes, and more.
Further afield
Pakiri Beach Horse riding
Listed in the world’s “100 things one must do before you die”. A truly unique experience riding horses on the beach. 35 min drive from Tui & Nikau. www.horseride-nz.co.nz
