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( 09-431 5246; www.mangawhaibackpackers.com ; 299 Molesworth Dr, Mangawhai Heads; dm
$28, s $55-88, d & tw $66-95) This homely hostel has simple rooms decorated with a quirky
bovine theme. There's also a self-contained unit ($95).

Milestone Cottages APARTMENTS $$$
( 09-431 4018; www.milestonecottages.co.nz ; 27 Moir Pt Rd, Mangawhai Heads; apt $125-170;
) A Pasifika paradise, with lush tropical gardens and self-contained apartments. A walk-
ing track leads to a compact beach that's great for swimming and kayaking.

Mangawhai Lodge B&B $$$

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( 09-431 5311; www.seaviewlodge.co.nz ; 4 Heather St, Mangawhai Heads; s/d $185/190, unit
$175-220; ) Smartly furnished rooms have access to a picture-perfect wrap-
around verandah at this boutique B&B, which also features great views.

Eating & Drinking

Mangawhai Market MARKET $
(Moir St; 9am-1pm Sat) Held in the library hall in Mangawhai Village, this is a good
place to stock up on organic produce (including wine and olive oil) and peruse local
craft. Another market is held on Sunday mornings in the Mangawhai Heads Domain
from mid-October to Easter.

Bennetts CAFE $$$
( 09-431 5072; www.bennettsofmangawhai.com ; 52 Moir St, Mangawhai Village; mains $13-23;
shop 9.30am-4.30pm, cafe 9am-4pm Mon-Fri, from 8.30am Sat & Sun) Rural Europe comes
to Mangawhai at this atmospheric chocolaterie , gelateria and cafe, where you can sit by
the fountain while dining on French and Italian flavours and sipping a glass of wine.

Sail Rock Cafe CAFE $$$
(12a Wood St, Mangawhai Heads; mains $13-32; 9.30am-late, closed Wed outside of summer)
The standout here is the salt-and-pepper squid, plus there are Kiwi craft brews on tap and
dairy-free and gluten-free menu options. Good pizzas ($13 to $25) are also available for
take away.

Frog & Kiwi CAFE $$$
( www.facebook.com/FrogAndKiwiRestaurant ; The Hub, 6 Molesworth Dr, Mangawhai Village; break-
fast & lunch $9-21, dinner $32-38;

9am-2.30am & 6-10pm) This French-Kiwi cafe and bistro