MANGONUI

Acacia Lodge


Set on the water’s edge of historic Mangonui, Acacia Lodge provides spectacular views of the Harbour from just about every room.



The lodge consists of 15 well-appointed units ranging from studio to two bedroom family units. Our two-bedroom suite featured two twin bedrooms (a double and single in the main room), a spacious veranda with harbour views, self-contained kitchen facilities and Sky TV.

Only a 5 minutes drive to the town centre of Mangonui, this resort style motel is set in the picturesque Mill Bay. A heated saltwater swimming pool is a new addition to the motel and is very popular.



Services include: wheelchair facilities - spa baths - baths - Sky TV - video, phones - fax – self-contained kitchens – BBQs – laundry service.

Marilyn and Roger were not aware of the purpose of our visit until we arrived and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They even gave me a bottle of champagne as an early birthday present, which was so lovely of them.

Cooked & Continental breakfasts are available on request. For more information please visit their website at: www.acacia.co.nz

Quad Biking on 90 Mile Beach- Ahipara Adventure Centre

Ahipara Adventure Centre is the gateway to 90 Mile Beach and offers an extensive range of adventure-orientated hire equipment suitable for all ages and interests.




From quad bikes to blow-karts to surfboards to mountain bikes to sand toboggans, you name it and they will most probably have it. We opted for the quad bikes and had a blast driving up and down 90 Mile Beach, 90miles an hour! The quad bikes are available for freedom hire to any person with a valid driver’s licence. Each bike is fully automatic and instructions maps and directions are all provided. Not that you could get lost- once you are on the beach there is only one way to go.



We stuck to the basic stuff and drove along the coastal beach however for the more skilled and adventurous riders you can take the quad bike for a spin over the rocks and sand dunes at Reef Point.



However you decide to experience it, 90 Mile beach is a must see during your time in Northland.



Prices start from $75 for the first hour. For more information please visit their website at: www.ahiparaadventure.co.nz/

World Famous Manganui Fish Shop

On our way back to the Acacia Lodge we stopped off at the ‘World Famous’ Mangonui Fish shop to grab the freshest fish and chips New Zealand has to offer. On our drive to the shop I found myself wondering what makes it so famous?

When we arrived we were gobsmacked by the amount of people lining up to catch their fish and chips. There must have been about 40 people in a queue that stretched all the way out of the shop and into the car park.



The fully licensed restaurant is located on a pier over the water in the majestic Mangonui Village. As we joined the back of the queue we spoke to some of the tourists who had flocked from near and far just to try Mangonui’s famous fish and chips.



You can takeaway of dine in the festive atmosphere on their all-weather deck looking out over the picturesque Doubtless Bay. We chose from a range of fresh seafood and enjoyed our fish and chips as the sea washed gently beneath our feet.





Having been voted several times as the best fish and chips in New Zealand it is a must see while in the North. You won't find anywhere else like the world-famous Mangonui Fish Shop.