About | Mount Manaia Track
2 hours | 4km return
The Mount Manaia Track works it’s way up, 420m above sea level where you can enjoy a very rewarding view of the Whangarei Harbour, Bream Head, Taranga and the Marotere islands (Hen and Chicken Islands).
There are lots of steps to conquer as you build your way up but take it slow, take breaks and you’ll get there! The final steps make your way up to the highest accessible point where you start to realise just how high you are! Keep a close eye on your children here.
Though most of the Mount Manaia Track is relatively safe, as you get higher and to the top, there are parts where it drops off and there are no barriers so please keep an eye on your children.
Bring water and a few snacks for the kids.
Nearby
Location
There’s a relatively big carpark by the Mount Manaia Club along Whangarei Heads Road. The Mount Manaia Track starts from there.
Photos
Walking up the Mount Manaia Track we could see little glimpses of the amazing view that we’d get at the top. It had started to drizzle and we weren’t sure whether to keep going or turn around but pushed on, determined to make it to the top.
The whole way up there was lots to keep the kids entertained, they were constantly asking, “Can we stop here?” We like to let the kids lead so had a few stops to play.
The final steps to the top. These guys are champions!
Finally making it to the top and what a view!
It felt pretty high up here! We looked down and watched the cars driving along the road, the small houses and the harbour in the distance. Wow!
