Top town rating for Mangawhai

 

Although a number of Kiwis still don’t know where Mangawhai is, a world travel authority names Mangawhai in its list of The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in New Zealand, alongside tourism meccas like Queenstown, Kaikoura and Russell.

The Culture Trip is a one-stop online platform showcasing the best of art, food, culture and travel for every country in the world.

Without any marketing or advertising, the site’s audience grew from 10,000 to nearly 2 million monthly readers in two years.

The Culture Trip won UK Website of the Year Award for Arts & Culture in 2014.

The website offers to broaden the relationship between traveller and destination with articles and information about sights, events and resources.

Although just a short trip north of New Zealand’s biggest city, the charming Northland town of Mangawhai could be a whole world away, says the website, adding that Mangawhai’s Pacific beaches offer the thrill of surfing while its peaceful harbor – flanked by sand dunes that are home to rare trees and birds – offers safe swimming and kayaking.

Events like the Mangawhai Walking Weekend held each autumn encourage residents and visitors alike to discover the town’s natural beauty.

Mangawhai also has a thriving arts scene and is home to many galleries and studios.

The other nine Kiwi destinations listed are Queenstown, Fielding, Whakatane, Russell, Wanaka, Picton, Kaikoura, Hokitika and Raglan. n theculturetrip.com

TOP 10: Glowing reviews will see more visitors and tourists head to Mangawhai.