Wharfe Cottage guidebook
Activities
Aotearoa Surf School & Board Hire
11 Te Arai Point RdLearn to surf or hire surfing equipment.
Mangawhai Golf Club
219 Molesworth DrA great club to play golf.
Wellsford Golf & Squash Club
1536 State Hwy 1Play golf or squash only a short drive away.
Unfortunately, you may only play golf here if you've been invited. Please take me with you if you go.
Tara Iti Golf Club
Unfortunately, you may only play golf here if you've been invited. Please take me with you if you go.
This market is on every Saturday. You can't miss it when you drive into Mangawhai
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Mangawhai Village Market
45 Moir StThis market is on every Saturday. You can't miss it when you drive into Mangawhai
This activity park is a must go-to.
It has a skatepark, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, bike and walking tracks, Picnic facilities with free electric BBQs, a Cafe and a soccer and cricket field. It's not only for kids, so have a look. Follow the signs to Mangawhai Heads, just on the right as you drive in.
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Mangawhai Activity Zone
191 Molesworth DrThis activity park is a must go-to.
It has a skatepark, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, bike and walking tracks, Picnic facilities with free electric BBQs, a Cafe and a soccer and cricket field. It's not only for kids, so have a look. Follow the signs to Mangawhai Heads, just on the right as you drive in.
A bit further away, but worth the trip. Go horse riding on New Zealand's best beaches.
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Pakiri Beach Horse Rides
317 Rahuikiri RdA bit further away, but worth the trip. Go horse riding on New Zealand's best beaches.
Waipu Cove is famous for it's great beaches. A great place to spend the day.
There is also a great cafe, restaurant.
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Waipu Cove
Waipu Cove is famous for it's great beaches. A great place to spend the day.
There is also a great cafe, restaurant.
These cinemas a re great. Enjoy a movie with a drink from the bar. Very friendly!
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Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley RdThese cinemas a re great. Enjoy a movie with a drink from the bar. Very friendly!
Sightseeing
One of three dune lakes in the Mangawhai Forest, Tomarata Lake is a secluded, peaceful and very beautiful spot, situated between rolling hills and forestry.
It's just a short distance from Te Arai Point and it's a favourite summertime boating and water skiing destination (there's a boat ramp for easy launching) as well as swimming, jet skiing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
There's plenty of parking, public toilets and a changing room and excellent picnic spots.
A walk way around the lake is a great place to stretch your legs and one track will take you all the way to Te Arai.
From Wharfe Road, turn left into Mangawhai Road, then right on to School Road which then becomes Oceanview Road. Atkins Road is off to the right, drive 1.5km then turn right to Tomarata Lake.
Tomarata Lake
One of three dune lakes in the Mangawhai Forest, Tomarata Lake is a secluded, peaceful and very beautiful spot, situated between rolling hills and forestry.
It's just a short distance from Te Arai Point and it's a favourite summertime boating and water skiing destination (there's a boat ramp for easy launching) as well as swimming, jet skiing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
There's plenty of parking, public toilets and a changing room and excellent picnic spots.
A walk way around the lake is a great place to stretch your legs and one track will take you all the way to Te Arai.
From Wharfe Road, turn left into Mangawhai Road, then right on to School Road which then becomes Oceanview Road. Atkins Road is off to the right, drive 1.5km then turn right to Tomarata Lake.
This market is on Every other weekend. It pays to do an internet search to check if its on.
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StThis market is on Every other weekend. It pays to do an internet search to check if its on.
Waipu Boutique Sunday Market
45 The CentreAnother great Market to go to. Check the internet if it's on.
This is the iconic Matakana Markets. A must go for you. It's on Saturday morning.
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マタカナ・ヴィレッジ・ファーマーズ・マーケット
2 Matakana Valley RdThis is the iconic Matakana Markets. A must go for you. It's on Saturday morning.
Te Hana Te Ao Marama is Auckland’s leading Maori Cultural Centre offering a variety of authentic Maori cultural experiences. This is a must see for every New Zealander and for every Visitor.
It is only 5 mins drive from Wharfe Cottage.
Every other week on a Friday evening they have a market as well. I go there to eat the tradition Maori Hange, food that is cooked in a traditional earth oven.
Te Hana Te Ao Marama
311 State Highway 1Te Hana Te Ao Marama is Auckland’s leading Maori Cultural Centre offering a variety of authentic Maori cultural experiences. This is a must see for every New Zealander and for every Visitor.
It is only 5 mins drive from Wharfe Cottage.
Every other week on a Friday evening they have a market as well. I go there to eat the tradition Maori Hange, food that is cooked in a traditional earth oven.
Port Albert is situated on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour, approximately 8 kilometers west of Wellsford, in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Originally called Albertland, it was the last major European settlement in New Zealand.
There is a cafe that does great coffees and lunches.
Port Albert Boat Ramp
133 Wharf RdPort Albert is situated on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour, approximately 8 kilometers west of Wellsford, in the Auckland Region of New Zealand. Originally called Albertland, it was the last major European settlement in New Zealand.
There is a cafe that does great coffees and lunches.
This is only a 30 mins trip along SH1. If you'd like to look inside the caves and see the glow worms then you'll need to bring a light. If you want to go deeper into the cave then you will get your feet wet, these dry quickly though and it's well worth it.
I am a caver from way back, so if you wish, I can take you on a tour, time permitting.
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ワイプゥ洞窟
Waipu Caves RoadThis is only a 30 mins trip along SH1. If you'd like to look inside the caves and see the glow worms then you'll need to bring a light. If you want to go deeper into the cave then you will get your feet wet, these dry quickly though and it's well worth it.
I am a caver from way back, so if you wish, I can take you on a tour, time permitting.
On May 29th 1862 the first migrant ships departed from the London Docks bound for the Albertland Settlement in New Zealand with the first of over 3000 settlers. The Heritage Centre at the Albertland and Districts Museum houses extensive records, memorabilia, artefacts, photographic collections and other items relating to Albertland from the 1860's.
Albertland & Districts Museum
15 Port Albert RdOn May 29th 1862 the first migrant ships departed from the London Docks bound for the Albertland Settlement in New Zealand with the first of over 3000 settlers. The Heritage Centre at the Albertland and Districts Museum houses extensive records, memorabilia, artefacts, photographic collections and other items relating to Albertland from the 1860's.
One of regional New Zealand's best museums, this spectacular building on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Heads is packed with interesting displays on the area's history and environment. Check out the roof shaped like a stingray. There's also a sun-drenched cafe worthy of a stop.
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Mangawhai Museum
Molesworth DriveOne of regional New Zealand's best museums, this spectacular building on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Heads is packed with interesting displays on the area's history and environment. Check out the roof shaped like a stingray. There's also a sun-drenched cafe worthy of a stop.
The Kauri Museum
5 Church RdSee how early settlers worked and lived.
Food scene
Great iconic place to go for a drink or have a meal. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner for a reasonable price. Live music in the weekends and during the summer.
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Mangawhai Tavern Market
2 Moir StGreat iconic place to go for a drink or have a meal. They do breakfast, lunch and dinner for a reasonable price. Live music in the weekends and during the summer.
This is the place to buy chocolate. See them make it, then taste some and maybe buy some.
They have a great Italian style cafe too. We love sitting in the outside courtyard with its beautiful fountain.
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Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StThis is the place to buy chocolate. See them make it, then taste some and maybe buy some.
They have a great Italian style cafe too. We love sitting in the outside courtyard with its beautiful fountain.
The cafe at the golf club does a great buffet style dinner on Friday evening. Its is very reasonably priced and has a great selection. No booking necessary unless you're a large group.
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Mangawhai Golf Club
219 Molesworth DrThe cafe at the golf club does a great buffet style dinner on Friday evening. Its is very reasonably priced and has a great selection. No booking necessary unless you're a large group.
The closest food shopping is at Four Square in Wellsford. There are 2 in the main street, so you can't miss these.
They also sell beer and wine.
Four Square Wellsford
201 Rodney StThe closest food shopping is at Four Square in Wellsford. There are 2 in the main street, so you can't miss these.
They also sell beer and wine.
Eutopia Cafe
1955 State Hwy 1This is a must visit cafe. It is built in a very unusual manner, great artists.
The Dune
40 Moir StOnly a short drive away into Mangawhai.
Te Arai Links
A great place to play golf or to go for dinner
旅行者へのアドバイス
必見
Logues Bush Walk
There are two loop walks to enjoy in the Logues Bush Reserve just a short drive out of Wellsford. The 1h30min and 30-minutes loop walks take you through stunning regenerating kauri forest. It’s easier to walk in a clockwise direction.
Location: Signposted off Day Road, about 11km from State Highway 1 junction from Wayby Tomarata Road.
必見
Hiking in Dome Valley
There’s a great selection of walking trails in the Dome Valley just south of Wellsford. Choose from the 40-minute Lookout Track, the 1h30min Waiwhio Grove Track or the 7 hours walk from the Dome Forest car park to Govan Wilson Road (all times are one-way). The walks take you through some beautiful native forest to various lookouts.
Location: 11 minutes drive south of Wellsford. The walks stars beside the Dome tearooms on State Highway 1.
必見
Wood Street Freehouse, Bar and Restaurant
A great place to relax, eat and drink.