Nau Mai ki ta Maatau Whare Taonga - Welcome to the spirit of Mangawhai

The Mangawhai Museum is a new and modern museum that celebrates life around our harbour from building ships to building sandcastles.

The stories are told with a wonderful collection of graphics, displays and videos that will keep you interested and engaged. So allow plenty of time!

 Stories tell of an epic battle of the Maori wars, lost gold bullion still waiting to be found from the second world war, secret gatherings of heavy machinery to defy government regulators and a look at our local natural history around Mangawhai and its harbour including the fight to save the critically endangered Fairy Tern.

Visit the Mangawhai Museum

Opening hours

Current Hours:

Museum and Shop open 10am - 4pm Daily

Private visits to the shop and museum outside of these hours can be arranged by emailing [email protected]

Closed 25-27 December, 1-3 January, ANZAC Day and Good Friday

Admission

Adults $12

Seniors and Students $6

Children under 10 $3

Families $20 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Parking

Plenty of car and coach parking is available

Facilities

Bathrooms

Wheelchair access

Private functions

Campervan waste station

Drinking water for travellers

Museum Shop

Gifts

Jewellery

Puzzles

Children’s toys

Local Books

Books

Local and New Zealand Made

Location

Corner of Molesworth Drive and Thelma Road, Mangawhai Heads

Across the car park from the Historic Village