MANGAKINO & WHAKAMARU ESSENTIAL SERVICES
That Dam Lodge
Mike and Sharon
30-34 Whakamaru Village
P 07 882 8292
M 027 482 8292
Taupö Visitor Centre
0800 LAKE TAUPO (525 382) | Tongariro Street, Taupö
Turangi Visitor Centre
0800 2 TURANGI (288 726) | Ngawaka Place, Turangi
Go to mangakino.net.nz or GreatLakeTaupo.com
for further information
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Lake Maraetai Rowing Club
26A Korari Crescent, Mangakino
P 07 882 8809
Lake Whakamaru Christian Youth
Camp
Mark Breetvelt
1105 Ongaroto Road, State
Highway 30, Mangakino
07 343 2352
E [email protected]
Pureora Forest Lodge
Te Kuiti Lions Club
P 07 878 4797 (evenings)
Pureora Forest Cabins
Department of Conservation
P 07 878 1080
F 07 878 1081
Tihoi Venture School
State Highway 30
P 07 372 8416
YMCA Camp Park Lee
Wendy Jolly
P 07 886 8737
M 027 256 8089
Freedom Camping Areas
Maximum 2 night stay,
- Mangakino Recreation Reserve, Lake Road, Mangakino
- Whakamaru Domain, SH30, Whakamaru
- Whakamaru Recreation Reserve, Pokuru Road, Whakamaru
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The Dam Café
State Highway 32
Whakamaru
P 07 882 8882
Tihoi Trading Post
Restaurant & Pub
Western Bays Highway, State
Highway 30
P 07 372 8366
Whakamaru Store
Cnr State Highway 30 and 32,
Whakamaru
P 07 882 8472
Whakamaru Gas
Cnr State Highway 30 and 32,
Whakamaru
P 07 882 8817
Holiday Homes
Christine Stevens at Centrury 21,
Mangakino
P 07 882 8684
E [email protected]
Arataki Farm & Country Villa
465 Arataki Rd
P/F 07 882 8857
P 021 069 5667
E [email protected]
Awhina Wilderness Experience &
Farmstay
P 07 882 8382
E [email protected]
W www.awhinatours.co.nz
Lake Maraetai Lodge
Backpack style accommodation
and bach hire
P 07 882 8940
W www.lake-maraetai-lodge.
co.nz
Lakeside Village Inn
Sonya, Mark & family
60 Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P/F 07 882 8321
E [email protected]
Mangakino Hotel
Accommodation available, meals
by prior arrangement
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 882 8800
South Claragh
Bed and breakfast, and self
contained cottage
3245 Poihipi Road, RD 1, Taupo
P 07 372 8848
P 021 125 3263
E [email protected]
W www.countryaccommodation.co.nz
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Rosie’s Takeaways
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 882 8498
Bus Stop Café
Lakeside Reserve, Mangakino
P 027 203 7110
Mangakino Four Square
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 882 8112
Fred’s Place Licensed Pizzeria
Cnr S.H.30 & Forest View Road,
Whakamaru
P 07 882 8368
Mangakino District Services &
Citizens Club
(must be signed in by member)
Wairenga Road, Mangakino
P 07 882 8335
Mangakino Moto X Park
$20 Day Key per rider (plus bond)
available from Whakamaru Store
P 07 8828 472
M-I-A Wakeboarding
Wakeboarding and watersports
lessons for families of all ages
and levels, M-I-A slider park and
big wakes for extreme riders
M 0218 64254
E [email protected]
W www.m-i-a.co.nz
PureOra Walks
Guided walking experiences
through native forests in the
Central Plateau region
M 021 042 2722
E [email protected]
W www.pureorawalks.co.nz
The Paddleboat Company
Scenic cruises on Lake Maraetai
and Mangakino Stream on an
historic paddleboat
P 0274 183 930
E [email protected]
W www.paddleboat.co.nz
Waikato River Trail Walks
Walking and mountainbiking
tracks along the Waikato River
P 07 883 3720
E [email protected]
W www.waikatorivertrails.com
Whakamaru Water Ski Club
Margaret Brunton
Pokuru Road, Whakamaru
P 021 479 803
River Trail shuttles
Available from Adventure
Experience and The Paddleboat
Company.
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MANGAKINO & WHAKAMARU SUPPLIES
Adventure Experience
Abseiling, bush walks, glow
worm trips, kayaking, mountain
biking, team building, kayak and
mountain bike hire
P 07 882 8136
M 027 473 7496
E [email protected]
Awhina Wilderness Experience
Guided walks through ancient
forests on the slopes of sacred Mt
Titiraupenga
P 07 882 8382
E [email protected]
W www.awhinatours.co.nz
Daphne’s Historical Archive
Features general memorabilia
relating to the construction of the
Waikato River dams
112 Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 372 8227
P 07 882 8210
Lake Maraetai Rowing Club
26A Korari Crescent, Mangakino
P 07 882 8809
Mangakino Community Pool
Pool open approx December –
March
Tickets for Pool available from
the Council office
P 07 882 8700
Mangakino FitGym
$3 Tickets for FitGym available
from the Council office
P 07 882 8700
Mangakino Golf Club Inc.
A flat to undulating 10 hole course
with picturesque views of Lake
Maraetai and surrounding forest
4 Konini Terrace, Mangakino
P 07 882 8075
E [email protected]
W www.mangakinogolfclub.co.nz
Mangakino Sports Hall
P 07 882 8700
Visitor Guide
Mangakino Community Agency
& Post Centre
Civic Centre, Rangatira Drive,
Mangakino
P 07 882 8555
Public Telephone
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
Public Toilets
Town Centre & Lake Maraetai
Mangakino
The Washhouse Laundromat
Open 8am – 7pm 7 days,
Civic Centre, Rangatira Drive,
Mangakino
P 027 298 3441
Fishing Licenses
Available from the Whakamaru
Store and online
www.fishandgame.org.nz
P 0800 542 3623, 0800 LICENCE
Motorhome Dump Station
Mangakino United Rugby Club,
Wairenga Road, Mangakino
Refuse Transfer Station
Depot Road, Mangakino
Building Contractor & Property
Maintenance
Hayden Ditchburn
P 07 882 8759
P 0274 852 896
E [email protected]
JAS Kelly Motors
3 Waipapa Rd, Mangakino
P 07 882 8441
MANGAKINO & WHAKAMARU ACCOMMODATION
Mangakino Whakamaru
Emergency
P 111
Police Station
Rimu Street, Mangakino
P 07 882 9070
St John Ambulance
Commerce St, Mangakino
P 0800 426 285
N.Z. Fire Service
College Street, Mangakino
P 07 882 8188
Medical Services
Dr Lockwood and Dr. Phillips
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 882 8299
Taupo District Council
Civic Centre, Mangakino
P 07 882 8700
Community Health Services
(Tokoroa Hospital)
P 07 886 0020
Spectrum Pharmacy & Hardware
Rangatira Drive, Mangakino
P 07 882 8019
South Waikato Veterinary
Services
State Highway 32
P 07 882 8685
Tokoroa District Vet Services
Cnr State Highway 30 and 32,
Whakamaru
P 07 882 8094
MANGAKINO & WHAKAMARU ACTIVITIES
Taupö Visitor Centre
0800 LAKE TAUPO (525 382) | Tongariro Street, Taupö
Turangi Visitor Centre
0800 2 TURANGI (288 726) | Ngawaka Place, Turangi
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SITUATED IN THE HEART OF THE NORTH ISLAND, MANGAKINO IS CENTRAL ENOUGH TO BE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE BUT FAR ENOUGH OFF THE BEATEN TRACK TO BE A RELAXED HAVEN FOR
BOTH LOCALS AND VISITORS.
CRUISING ON LAKE MARAETAI
Sit back, relax and enjoy a 2 hour cruise on board the historic
paddleboat Otunui, as it cruises past wetlands and interesting
landscape features along Lake Maraetai to the Whakamaru Dam
or up the Mangakino Stream. Full commentary is offered, with a
licensed bar on board, and a ramp for disabled access.
FISHING
Lake Maraetai, its neighbouring hydro-lakes and the countless
trout streams and rivers are very popular with boaties and
fishing enthusiasts. The local brown and rainbow trout rarely see
an angler so they’ll probably wave at you! Trout Fishing trips on
the Otunui Paddleboat are also popular.
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HIKING
Pureora Forest Park’s 78,000 hectares hides numerous
impressive bush walks beneath towering totara, rimu and matai.
Amid the native bush is the spot marking the centre of the North
Island. Visit New Zealand’s oldest Totara tree “Pouakani” and
discover the various mountain bike tracks in the forest park.
Guided forest tours are available and are an entertaining and
informative blend of ecology and Maori culture.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The mountain bike tracks on the Waikato River Trails and in
Pureora Forest offer great rides no matter what your skill level.
BIRD WATCHING
The Pureora Forest is one of New Zealand’s finest podocarp
rainforests. Climbing the Forest Tower takes you up into the
forest canopy which will get you even closer to the bird life –
including the exotic Kokako (blue wattle crow) and the shy Kaka
(bush parrot).
MANGAKINO MUST DO’S
Fresh air, water, wilderness and a small, heartland community
create a simple, uncomplicated holiday environment – the kind
we used to relish as children.
The peaceful lakeside village borders the western shores of
Lake Maraetai and is surrounded by forest and rolling farmland.
It’s perfect for anyone seeking tranquility and also for those who
enjoy outdoor adventure. It’s the ideal base for hiking, mountain
biking and water sports or for exploring surrounding areas Taupo, Rotorua and Waitomo are all less than an hour away.
WAIKATO RIVER TRAILS
Walkers and mountain bikers can explore a series of free
riverside trails. The winding tracks encompass the magic and
beauty of native bush, exotic forest, historic landmarks, rock
formations, farms, wetlands, extensive lake and river views, and
a 70m suspension bridge across the Mangakino Stream. The
boardwalk sections of the Trails are disable access friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Mangakino has six fresh water lakes in close proximity, making it
a great base for wakeboarding, waterskiing and powerboating.
Lake Maraetai is used annually for the Powerboat Championships
and has also hosted the National Wake Skate and North Island
Wakeboarding Championships. MIA runs a wakeboarding
school (see listing later in brochure). Lake Whakamaru is home
to the Water Ski Club which provides a lakefront clubrooms and
water ski access.
GOLF
Mangakino Golf Club’s ten-hole course sits alongside attractive
Lake Maraetai. It’s an easy walking course with lake and forest
views. The lake even forms part of a natural water hazard. New
members and green fee players are always welcome.
FOOD TO GO
Snacks, all day breakfasts, takeaways and coffee are available
from around the area, both at the lake front and in the village
shopping area.
GETTING TO MANGAKINO
From Taupo 45mins: heading north on SH1, turn left onto
Poihipi Road, follow the road to the end and turn right onto
SH32. At the end of the road turn left to Mangakino or right to
Whakamaru.
From Turangi 1hr 15mins: take the scenic route along SH41 to
Kuratau and right onto the Western Bays Highway, SH32. At the
end of the road turn left to Mangakino or right to Whakamaru.
From Tokoroa 30mins: just south of Tokoroa turn right onto
SH32, over the Whakamaru Dam and follow the signs to
Mangakino.
Go to www.mangakino.net.nz for more information.
KAYAKING & ROWING
The area’s numerous lakes are small, sheltered and perfect
for kayakers and rowers. Paddling across a mirror flat lake
surrounded by forest and farmland refreshes both body and
mind. Kayaks are often available for hire from Mangakino’s
lakefront reserve during summer, or from Adventure Experience,
and tours are also available (see listing later in brochure). Lake
Maraetai is renowned as one of New Zealand’s best lakes for
rowing and has been an international rowing training venue.
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