GRADE 3 - Max 12 Enjoy breath-taking views and heaps of fun on this spectacular two hour guided kayaking tour. Explore the Mangawhai Harbour from the North Avenue boat ramp through to Picnic Bay then across the harbour to the sand spit, followed by further exploration of the inner harbour with … [Read more...]
Walk 15: Learn to Surf
GRADE 3 Max 20 Learn about the history of surfing at Mangawhai, the origins of surf lifesaving and how surfing has grown to be a large part of local life. Aotearoa Surf’s beginner surf experience will teach you everything from beach safety, reading the ocean, handling your surf board, paddling … [Read more...]
Walk 18: Paddle-boarding Mangawhai
GRADE 3 - Max 12 A guided ‘eco tour’ as you stand up paddle board in and around the Mangawhai Harbour to the unique Mangawhai sandspit! This two hour experience is not to be missed! Accompanied by qualified instructors, you will first learn how to paddle and handle your board before … [Read more...]
Walk 19: Romance on the Kaipara
GRADE 2/3 Max 35 We meet two women thwarted in love as a little section of Kaipara history is revealed. Tucked onto the harbour edge, behind Kaiwaka, our visit will bring to life the landscape that influenced novelist Jane Mander, who wrote ‘The Story of a New Zealand River’’ … [Read more...]
Walk 21: Tern Point Ramble
GRADE 2/3 - Max 25 Take this rare chance to walk through the well-established Tern Point Farm Park community, uniquely located between the Mangawhai estuary, the wildlife refuge and the new Tara Iti golf course. After strolling through some productive olive groves, you will have an opportunity … [Read more...]
Walk 23: Views from the Hinterland – NEW
GRADE 2/3 - Max 35 Visit an old woolshed and maybe see a sheep shorn. Walk across the road for morning tea and spectacular views over Mangawhai estuary and the islands. Stroll across the paddocks and take in views west and north towards Kaiwaka and Baldrock. Cruise Lawrence road with its great … [Read more...]
Walk 29: Lookouts at Heads – NEW
GRADE 3/4 - Max 30 Visit the two outstanding Heads lookouts, the first a short climb for spectacular views of the inner harbour and harbour entrance. The second longer climb up the first section of the Goldschmidt Track with views to Pakiri in the south and north along the Mangawhai Cliff Top … [Read more...]
Bald Rock and Kauri Bush Walk
SUNDAY GRADE 3 - max 30 people: From the road, Bald Rock looks like a huge sphere beckoning passing walkers. Take the two kilometre climb up this distinctive outcrop to experience 360 degree panoramic views from the Kaipara Harbour to Mangawhai. Bald Rock is an unusual outcrop of … [Read more...]
Bream Tail Ramble
SATURDAY GRADE 3 - max 25 people Enjoy a guided tour of this working farm subdivision. With its native bush blocks, stunning coastal views and excellent facilities, this is a rare opportunity to see behind the gates of one of Mangawhai’s finest coastal developments. From the Surf Club, wander … [Read more...]
Estuary to Ocean – be delighted on this estuary walk
SATURDAY GRADE 3 - max 25 people: Experience this splendid walk of contrasts – from the estuary mud and mangroves, with their hidden beauty, to the middens of the sand-spit and the golden desert sands of the mighty dune which we climb for marvellous views from the top. This ever changing … [Read more...]