Mangungu Mission

Interesting bit of history if you are out this way

If you are out in this remote area it is worth a quick stop. Lovely views, well maintained buildings and the sight with explanation of an interesting piece of NZ history. (you can enter for a fee but ...

The view is great

Unfortunately the mission was closed but the view from the Mission House was amazing. Shame it wasn't open but still worth the extra cycling effort to go up and look out.

Part of Twin Coast Cycle Trail

If you are doing the Twin Coast Cycle Trail, make sure you include this as part of your journey. We completed the trail here and it was a welcome stop and rest, just to sit on the grassy hill and abso...

An important part of NZ history

We visited this lovely heritage building thinking we would be there about 1/2 an hour, but thanks to the awesome host we spent nearly 2 hours exploring the depth of the history of Horeke and the wider...

Beautiful location

Māngungu Mission - 4th eldest surviving building in NZ and where the largest signing of the Treaty of Waitangi took place. The view from this site is incredible. Great place for a picnic lunch and t...