Paddling near Mangawhai Heads, Northland
Mangawhai Heads sits on the Northland coast of New Zealand's North Island, where a sheltered estuary meets open surf beach. The harbour and estuary are the centrepiece for local paddling — calm enough for kayaking, canoeing, and SUP at most states of the tide, with hire gear available right at the beach.
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