Suggested itinerary (This can be changed according to preference, weather, etc...)
Spend your summer family beach holiday in Northland! This is the ultimate family package for a fun and action packed 7-night holiday at Mangawhai's coastal playground!
Day 1:
Arrive in “Magical Mangawhai” and check in to your apartment. You have a choice between “Tui & Nikau” (pictured below) or Mangawhai Lodge apartment.
Spend your summer family beach holiday in Northland! This is the ultimate family package for a fun and action packed 7-night holiday at Mangawhai's coastal playground!
Day 1:
Arrive in “Magical Mangawhai” and check in to your apartment. You have a choice between “Tui & Nikau” (pictured below) or Mangawhai Lodge apartment.
Explore the area and grab a yummy gourmet burger for dinner at MEAN Burgers or some casual food at one of the restaurants at Mangawhai Heads or at the village.
Day 2:
Spend the day at one of our beautiful beaches, swimming, relaxing, walking, boogie boarding or sliding down the big sand dune at Mangawhai Heads surf beach.
Day 2:
Spend the day at one of our beautiful beaches, swimming, relaxing, walking, boogie boarding or sliding down the big sand dune at Mangawhai Heads surf beach.
Day 3:
Learn to surf. We have included a 2-hour private surf lesson for your family with Aotearoa Surf School Professional and experienced instructors will get you standing up in no time, all gear provided (please note that this activity might take place another day depending on weather and surf conditions).
Learn to surf. We have included a 2-hour private surf lesson for your family with Aotearoa Surf School Professional and experienced instructors will get you standing up in no time, all gear provided (please note that this activity might take place another day depending on weather and surf conditions).
Day 4:
Mangawhai does not just have spectacular beaches but is also home of MAZ (Mangawhai Activity zone). The ultimate recreational facility in Mangawhai. State-of-the-art Skatepark, children's playground, all-weather multi-sport court, flying fox, cricket/soccer field, bike tracks, walking tracks, BBQ's and more. For some family fun, we have included a 1-hour skateboard lesson and skateboard hire.
Mangawhai does not just have spectacular beaches but is also home of MAZ (Mangawhai Activity zone). The ultimate recreational facility in Mangawhai. State-of-the-art Skatepark, children's playground, all-weather multi-sport court, flying fox, cricket/soccer field, bike tracks, walking tracks, BBQ's and more. For some family fun, we have included a 1-hour skateboard lesson and skateboard hire.
Day 5:
Today explore beautiful Te Arai beach, great for walking or swimming and if you would like to practice your surfing some more, we can organise the gear hire for you (optional extra). Alternatively head in the other direction to Waipu Cove and Langs beach. Optional activity: Horse riding along the beach with Waipu Horse Adventures https://waipuhorseadventures.com/ (not included in package price).
Day 6:
Today you can go kayaking in our sheltered harbour and along the estuary. Gear hire provided for 2 hours.
Today explore beautiful Te Arai beach, great for walking or swimming and if you would like to practice your surfing some more, we can organise the gear hire for you (optional extra). Alternatively head in the other direction to Waipu Cove and Langs beach. Optional activity: Horse riding along the beach with Waipu Horse Adventures https://waipuhorseadventures.com/ (not included in package price).
Day 6:
Today you can go kayaking in our sheltered harbour and along the estuary. Gear hire provided for 2 hours.
For the rest of the day....maybe you would like to have a family game of mini golf or visit our interactive Mangawhai Museum, one of New Zealand’s best regional museums to learn about the history of this area https://www.mangawhai-museum.org.nz/ or simply relax at the beach.
Day 7:
Spend your last day at one of our beautiful beaches. If you feel like a walk, the Mangawhai Cliff Top Walk is amazing! https://www.mangawhaitracks.com/our-famous-cliff-top-walk Please note that this walk needs to be done around low tide, the picturesque, wide sweeping views are well worth the effort!
Day 7:
Spend your last day at one of our beautiful beaches. If you feel like a walk, the Mangawhai Cliff Top Walk is amazing! https://www.mangawhaitracks.com/our-famous-cliff-top-walk Please note that this walk needs to be done around low tide, the picturesque, wide sweeping views are well worth the effort!
To finish off your stay in our little slice of paradise, we have arranged for some chocolate tasting and a little tour of our famous Bennett’s chocolate factory and café https://bom.co.nz/
Day 8:
Today your week in our coastal playground comes to an end. Have a safe journey home!
Suggested dining options:
MEAN Burgers https://www.mean-brgr.co.nz
The Dune at Mangawhai village https://www.dunemangawhai.co.nz/
Sandbar Eatery at Mangawhai Heads https://www.sandbarmangawhai.co.nz/
Mangawhai Pizzeria https://www.woodstreetpizzeria.co.nz/menu/
Your package includes:
Price from $3,290 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) based on Mangawhai Lodge apartment (valid for bookings up to 30 April 2021), or $3,460 based on Tui & Nikau (valid for booking up to 17th December 2020 and from 18 Jan - 30 April 2021)
Depending on your location, airfares and car hire ex Auckland can be added on request. Price for more or less people and/or nights on application.
Today your week in our coastal playground comes to an end. Have a safe journey home!
Suggested dining options:
MEAN Burgers https://www.mean-brgr.co.nz
The Dune at Mangawhai village https://www.dunemangawhai.co.nz/
Sandbar Eatery at Mangawhai Heads https://www.sandbarmangawhai.co.nz/
Mangawhai Pizzeria https://www.woodstreetpizzeria.co.nz/menu/
Your package includes:
- 7-night stay at a 2-bedroom apartment at Mangawhai Lodge or a 1-bedroom apartment at Tui & Nikau
- 1 x 2-hour private surf lesson with qualified and experienced instructors
- Surfboard and wetsuit hire for 4 people
- Kayak hire for 2 hours for 4 people
- Skateboard lesson and hire for 1 hour for 4 people
- a round of mini golf at Mangawhai mini golf
- Bennetts Chocolate factory tour and chocolate tasting
Price from $3,290 for a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 children) based on Mangawhai Lodge apartment (valid for bookings up to 30 April 2021), or $3,460 based on Tui & Nikau (valid for booking up to 17th December 2020 and from 18 Jan - 30 April 2021)
Depending on your location, airfares and car hire ex Auckland can be added on request. Price for more or less people and/or nights on application.