Coastal scenery on the Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway

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Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway

A clifftop walk above the eastern Northland coast, with offshore island views.

8.4 kmReturn via the cliff track
Mangawhai Heads, Northland

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The trail

Mangawhai Heads, Northland

Walk north from Mangawhai Heads Beach before climbing to the cliff track. Nīkau palms and pōhutukawa line parts of the route. The stated distance returns along the same track.

Before you go

  • The beach return is a different route and is impassable at high tide. Return over the cliffs if water surges through the rock arch.
  • The Cove Road link closes 1 September–31 October for lambing and calving.
  • Keep away from cliff edges and unstable cliff faces.

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Trail access

Mangawhai Heads Beach car park

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Trail information sourceDepartment of Conservation