what to do in te arai / mangawhai?
get to the beach
Visit magical Mangawhai beach or the many surrounding beaches like Forestry or Te Arai. Te Arai beach was voted one of Auckland’s top ten beaches. Take a surf board! Head to Tawharanui Regional Park or Goat Island for kayaking and snorkelling.
eat, drink and be merry
Enjoy the various restaurants, wineries or local eateries. Famous Bennetts Chocolate Factory a must. Visit our two local Mangawhai markets on a Saturday morning.
get active
Walk Te Arai Estate for rural splendour, or enjoy the many walks at Mangawhai. Play a bit of golf at Te Arai Links or even mini golf.
get arty & cultural
Visit local galleries or the famous Mangawhai Museum to learn about our local area. Famous Sculptureum 30 minutes away in Matakana or the Brick Bay Sculpture Trail also only 30 minutes away.