Guidebook for Snells Beach
Food Scene
This is in my opinion the most beautiful place to eat in the area. The cafe is a glasshouse nestled amongst native bush and gorgeous scenery, quite hidden and still undiscoved to the regular tourist. Have a lovely brunch in the grapevines, then venture out and walk off those calories on their beautiful sculpture trail!
83 locals recommend
Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnThis is in my opinion the most beautiful place to eat in the area. The cafe is a glasshouse nestled amongst native bush and gorgeous scenery, quite hidden and still undiscoved to the regular tourist. Have a lovely brunch in the grapevines, then venture out and walk off those calories on their beautiful sculpture trail!
Hands down best ice cream/gelato in NZ! Highly recommended, not to be missed.
31 locals recommend
Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdHands down best ice cream/gelato in NZ! Highly recommended, not to be missed.
Always delivers on delicious brunch or lunch. Lovely outdoor garden and seating for a sunny day with space for the kids to run around
9 locals recommend
The Parsley Pot Cafe
786 Sandspit RdAlways delivers on delicious brunch or lunch. Lovely outdoor garden and seating for a sunny day with space for the kids to run around
Jin Jin
44 Matakana Valley RdDelicious Asian fusion in pretty Matakana
Best coffee around and delicious locally made treats. Its a casual outdoor setting with best gift shop in the area next door (Green with Envy)
7 locals recommend
Ravish
726 Matakana RdBest coffee around and delicious locally made treats. Its a casual outdoor setting with best gift shop in the area next door (Green with Envy)
Matakana Village Pub
11 Matakana Valley RdGreat pub, good pub food and atmosphere
Massive amount of craft beers on tap in a cool setting!
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdMassive amount of craft beers on tap in a cool setting!
Shopping
Matakana is a lovely wee village with plenty of cute shops, cafes and a highly popular farmers market that runs every Saturday morning nestled by the river. You could spend hours here perusing the sights, sounds and tastes.
69 locals recommend
Matakana
Matakana is a lovely wee village with plenty of cute shops, cafes and a highly popular farmers market that runs every Saturday morning nestled by the river. You could spend hours here perusing the sights, sounds and tastes.
Best gift / homewares store in the area with a kick-ass coffee spot next door (Ravish)
9 locals recommend
GREEN WITH ENVY store
615 Matakana RdBest gift / homewares store in the area with a kick-ass coffee spot next door (Ravish)
Parks & Nature
Highly popular beach in the area all year round, regardless of the tides
6 locals recommend
Martins Bay
114 Scandrett RdHighly popular beach in the area all year round, regardless of the tides
Gorgeous wee secluded beach with historic house - super romantic for a picnic and incredible phosphorescence at night lights up the water! Make sure you come here when the tide is high for swimming. Ideal for and evening high tide and sun set!
7 locals recommend
Scotts Landing
Ridge RoadGorgeous wee secluded beach with historic house - super romantic for a picnic and incredible phosphorescence at night lights up the water! Make sure you come here when the tide is high for swimming. Ideal for and evening high tide and sun set!
Cute and private bay - still quite undiscovered to the regular tourists. Such a lovely spot when the tide is in.
Scandretts Bay
Cute and private bay - still quite undiscovered to the regular tourists. Such a lovely spot when the tide is in.
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdIt’s a bit of a drive, but a stunning NZ beach!
Entertainment & Activities
Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley RdGorgeous boutique cinema, uniquely decorated
Drinks & Nightlife
If beer is seriously your thang, this new kid on the block is a great place to try some incredible brews! Sawmill have over a dozen varieties of beer on tap that are all handcrafted right there from their amazing new brewery building. 'The Doctor' is our favourite - yummy food too!
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdIf beer is seriously your thang, this new kid on the block is a great place to try some incredible brews! Sawmill have over a dozen varieties of beer on tap that are all handcrafted right there from their amazing new brewery building. 'The Doctor' is our favourite - yummy food too!