Welcome to Discover Mahurangi, your guide to bush walks, beaches and other hidden treasures in Rodney.

Rodney district lies north of Auckland and stretches from Kumeu to Wellsford. Discover Mahurangi will take you through townships of Puhoi, Warkworth, Snells Beach, Matakana, Leigh and Wellsford. Regional parks section includes following: Wenderholm, Mahurangi, Scandrett, Tawharanui, Pakiri, Te Arai and Atiu Creek.

Coming from Auckland on a new motorway, don’t forget to turn right on the roundabout so you don’t miss your destination. Another option is taking old State Highway 1, a scenic route that also leads to Wenderholm and Mahurangi West.

Mahurangi region is a bit like an onion, it has many layers revealing themselves in unexpected moments. There’s plenty of bushwalks where birdsong will be your only company if you’re seeking solitude. You can choose from trails from not even half an hour long to full day walk. Similar with beaches, you’ll find quiet sheltered bays, beaches with pristine water and golden sand as well as places with wild crashing waves, surfer’s paradise. In Mahurangi, you’re never too far from nature, let it be bush or ocean. To discover its magic, you need to taste it and breath it in, with your mind and eyes wide open.

Whether you’re local or a tourist, in search of good waves, lazy beach afternoon or quiet bushwalk, there’s something for everyone. So sit back, relax and let’s explore… 

For curious…Word Mahurangi originates in Māori and referred to a sea stack crowned by a fortified pā (fortified village), just off the mouth of Waivera River.