Mangamaunu Reviews and Ratings
(Kaikoura and Marlborough, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Mangamaunu surf break
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“Right on rachel”
wave from NEW ZEALAND - 08 Aug 2015
Mangamaunu Ratings
Overall: 2.7. Based on 12 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.6(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Mangamaunu is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: Mangamaunu is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Kaikoura and Marlborough. 5: the best break in Kaikoura and Marlborough). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.1(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Mangamaunu can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Mangamaunu, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.1(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Mangamaunu are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Mangamaunu is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Mangamaunu requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.6(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Mangamaunu for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.4(1: Camping at Mangamaunu is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Mangamaunu is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.1(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Mangamaunu, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.9(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Mangamaunu where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Please note: This area is currently being abused by campers and risks being restricted for campers. Abuse of the areas means leaving rubbish, excluding other users, lighting fires, not being self-contained and using the grass area for toilets. There have also been thefts and threats to adjacent property owners. Undersized shellfish shells were also noted in some of the campfires.
We ask that all users of the area consider these points, and not camp here if you wish to spoil the area.”
Rachel from NEW ZEALAND - 09 Apr 2015
