Mount Manaia

Temporary Closure

Mount Manaia is temporarily closed due to storm damage.

Mount Manaia

Mount Manaia is one of a cluster of majestic, jagged, bush-covered maunga, the remnants of volcanic action, that overlook the entrance to Whangārei Harbour. 

Mount Manaia is of special significance to Māori.

Parking

Car parking is available in the Mount Manaia Club’s lower carpark on Whangārei Heads Road, above McLeod Bay.

What to expect

  • Impressive from the summit.
  • Native bush.
  • The track includes many flights of steps.

There may be some known and potential hazards that users should be aware of and avoid.

Known hazards in caves and on Council reserves

Mount Manaia Track

Grade:        3
Time:          2 hours (two-way)
Distance:    4km (two-way)

The track surface is a mix of gravel path and wooden steps. Respect this wāhi tapu (sacred place) and keep to the marked tracks.

This track is a Department of Conservation track. 

Mount Manaia track (doc.govt.nz)

 

Location

Whangarei Heads Road, Whangārei 0174  View Map

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Park or reserve snapshot

Features

  • Coastal
  • Dogs prohibited
  • Shaded areas
  • Walks - paved

Trail grades

1 - A well made path with easy access for most people including families.  

2 - A short walk generally on well made path but may include steeper sections.  

3 - A longer walking track usually well made including steps and more suitable for people with reasonable fitness.

Information and Maps

Mount Manaia Track - DoC website

Where can I take my dog?

Find on-leash dog walks and off-leash areas, and check our online map for dog-access rules across the District:

Where can I take my dog?

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