Mangamaunu

Wave Quality Rating5 Type of WavePoint break Direction of WaveRight BottomBoulders DifficultyIntermediate surfer Crowd LevelCan Get Busy HazardsRips General DescriptionMangamaunu is one of the best breaks in the area and well worth a visit. It works best on a southerly or south east swell and a west or north west wind.

The wave is very consistent throughout winter but make sure you have your winter wetsuit with you.

Kaikoura is at the end of a deepwater trench which funnels the swell and ensures that the waves that do hit this stretch of the coast pack a real punch.

Mangamaunu can hold waves of 2m or more.

How to get thereHead north out of Kaikoura for a couple of k's and you'll see it on the right from the main road. Access & Parking Info / CostPark on the verge tight next to the point. Where to StayKaikoura is a tourist area so offers a range of accommodation to suit most budgets. Equipment HireThere is a surf shop but they do not currently offer equipment hire. When its Flat?Probably the main reason to visit Kaikoura is the whale watching. There are daily trips out by boat of if you are a little flush, by helicopter. Its a well catered for tourist area and other things to do include Rafting, Golf, 4WD tours, Hiking, Fishing and more. Check out http://www.kaikoura.co.nz for full details.