Wet weather in Mangawhai
Things to do in Mangawhai when it rains.
The beach is off, the forecast is grim, and you still want the day to be good. Here's what locals actually do — starting with the one thing that gets better in the rain.
Six rainy-day ideas
Book a sauna and hot tub session
Steam, heat and cold water are better in the rain, not worse. The Anu Finnish hot-stone sauna, the electric Tubby Tub and the ice bath run whatever the sky is doing — and the fire pit is the reward at the end.
Sauna & hot tubsHave a massage
Our treatment room is warm, indoors and completely weatherproof. Relaxation, deep tissue and Ayurvedic-inspired bodywork from $140, or pair it with the sauna for $185 mid-week in winter.
Massage in MangawhaiMake it a group afternoon
Rainy weekends are when group bookings shine — hens weekends, birthdays and family gatherings take over the whole retreat with sauna, tubs and treatments back to back.
Group & hens bookingsCafé hop around the village
Mangawhai Village and the Heads have plenty of indoor cafés, bakeries and a well-stocked bookshop — an easy pairing either side of a spa session.
Browse the galleries and local makers
The artisan studios and gift shops around Mangawhai Village are all under cover and a good way to fill an hour before your booking.
Gift the day instead
If the weather cancels your beach plans entirely, a Tiki Beach gift card keeps the day useful for someone else — values from $60 to $1,020.
Gift cardsRainy day questions
- Is Tiki Beach open in the rain?
- Yes. The sauna, hot tubs and treatment room all run in any weather — rain on a hot tub is one of the best parts. Sessions are by prior booking only.
- What should I bring on a wet day?
- Swimwear, a towel and something warm for afterwards. There is covered space between the sauna, tubs and fire pit.
- How far is Tiki Beach from Mangawhai Heads?
- About ten minutes' drive. We're at 193B Cames Road, Mangawhai.
Ten minutes from the Heads
Turn a write-off day into the best one
Sessions are by prior booking only, so message or phone ahead — even same-day is often possible when the weather turns.