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Place in Northland Region, New Zealand
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Taipa-Mangonui is a string of seaside communities in the Far Far North of the North Island of New Zealand. The communities lie along State Highway 10 in the large Doubtless Bay and are, from the west, Taipa, Cable Bay, Coopers Beach and Mangonui. There are also smaller settlements on the more remote Karikari Peninsula, which forms the western end of Doubtless Bay.
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The restored 1847 homestead of Captain William Butler (1814–1875), gardens, pohutukawa trees, including one of the biggest in New Zealand, and the museum. Open by appointment only as the house is occupied.
3-km walk around historic sites in Mangonui. Get a leaflet ($1) from the info centre at 126 Waterfront Dr and you can start the walk there.
Vintage cars, tractors, stationary engines and appliances.
Site of a former Maori pa (fortified village) with great views.
Contains the sites of three former pa. There are several tracks through the reserve. Can be accessed from the highway or the sand at the western end of Coopers Beach.
Hot takeaways and cabinet food.
Grocery store. There is a butchery across the road.
Fish & chips and other takeways.
This diner is built on stilts over the harbour and has wonderful views. Years ago it also served some of the best fish and chips in the country and was world famous in New Zealand. It still has excellent views but the food is ordinary and Fresh & Tasty around the corner now has a better reputation for food quality and value.
Cafe.
Generous sized portions of Indian cuisine. Eat in or take away.
Great place for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or (some days) dinner.
Dine in or take away. Small but excellent licensed restaurant.
Built in 1905.
Five-star hotel and resort with 3-bedroom villas available. Golf course and vineyard on-site.
Has cafe with brunch menu 7AM-2PM daily, and cabinet food until 3:30PM, and restaurant 5:30PM till late (bookings recommended).
Mangonui, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay and Taipa are each served by a daily Intercity coach that departs Kerikeri at 12:35PM and takes about an hour. There are also services from Kaitaia leaving at 8AM and 12:15PM.
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