An appealing place to live or visit, which has heart, purpose and prosperity. Our community and visitors will share the experience and enjoy the benefits of our old-time New Zealand friendliness and neighbourliness.
Maungaturoto is a small rural community in the Kaipara District of the Northland Region with 800+ people living here. Maungaturoto is small on population but big on community spirit, something that captures your attention right away. A great place to live if peace and quiet is what you are looking for - with its landscape of rolling hills and farmlands and green as far as the eye can see, its somewhere you can enjoy your slice of the quiet country life.
Maungaturoto is centrally located and makes a good starting point for day trips to Dargaville, Wellsford and Whangarei. It is also close to the safe beaches of the Kaipara Harbour. Pahi is a nice spot, just 18km from Maungaturoto. The beach is good for swimming and all types of water sports. Whakapirau is a popular location and is just 15km from Maungaturoto. Mangawhai is on the East Coast and only 20km from Maungaturoto.
Maungaturoto, which means mountain in the lake, was first settled in 1863 and on Labour Weekend 2013 the town will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. Look under Whats On for further information.
