West of Kawau, along 5 miles of beautiful pohutakawa cliffs and coves, passing inside the islands of Moturekareka, Motuketekete and Motuora, sheltered by Te Haupa Island, the Mahurangi Harbour is a scenic gem.  It is the mouth of the Mahurangi River which can carry you to the township of Warkworth on a high tide.   However its lower reaches provide anchorages at beaches such as historic Scott's Landing or stunning Otarawao Bay.