KiteGlobeMangawhai Heads
📍 Auckland (North Island), New Zealand · Kiteboarding spot
Mangawhai Heads is a kiteboarding spot near Auckland (North Island) in New Zealand, with open ocean conditions.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Auckland (North Island) |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon, River Mouth |
| Coordinates | -36.0819, 174.5988 |
About Mangawhai Heads
Waves on the oceanside, flat in the river mouth and the channel.
How do I get to Mangawhai Heads?
From Auckland drive north towards Whangarei. About 60 km before Whangarei follow signs to Mangawai Heads. To access the ocean go to the north and drive to the beach here. The channel can be accessed from the main part of the village.
Hazards at Mangawhai Heads
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.