Mangatarata

Nestled between picturesque rolling hills and the Hauraki Plains, Mangatarata is an easy 40 minute drive from Auckland or Hamilton and is home to the Hauraki Golf Club.

Mangatarata has a couple of great cafes to check out. Conveniently located across the road from the Golf Club is the Native Tree Cafe where you can enjoy the garden landscapes and quirky garden sculptures while having lunch, leave with some fresh fruit and veggies or native plants.

Or if you're on your way to Tauranga, make sure to stop off at the popular Woodturners Cafe for a coffee and bite to eat and soak in the lovely countryside setting before browsing the Kiwiana crafts and gifts for sale.