Point Wells & Surrounds Guidebook
Food Scene
We love the food, always top quality, ample portions, great friendly service and nice ambience
43 locals recommend
Matakana Market Kitchen
2 Matakana Valley RdWe love the food, always top quality, ample portions, great friendly service and nice ambience
Excellent take-out coffee, superb burgers & chips, best around we reckon! Laid-back Kiwiana corner store with all the basics you need. Just 100m or so from your door!
6 locals recommend
Point Wells Store
14 Point Wells RdExcellent take-out coffee, superb burgers & chips, best around we reckon! Laid-back Kiwiana corner store with all the basics you need. Just 100m or so from your door!
Scrumptious bakery items & bread, good coffee, excellent breakfasts, lovely location.
13 locals recommend
Plume Café Matakana
Matakana Wharf RoadScrumptious bakery items & bread, good coffee, excellent breakfasts, lovely location.
Open every Saturday 8:30am - 1pm, all year round, rain or shine. This is a must visit in the area for some of the best food & artisans products around. Go early to get a good park & miss some of the rush!
154 locals recommend
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdOpen every Saturday 8:30am - 1pm, all year round, rain or shine. This is a must visit in the area for some of the best food & artisans products around. Go early to get a good park & miss some of the rush!
Excellent food, great atmosphere, good beer, what more could you want?
28 locals recommend
Matakana Village Pub
11 Matakana Valley RdExcellent food, great atmosphere, good beer, what more could you want?
A mouth watering selection of dairy-free sorbetto & creamy gelato all made by hand on the premises using real ingredients.
31 locals recommend
Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdA mouth watering selection of dairy-free sorbetto & creamy gelato all made by hand on the premises using real ingredients.
A range of delicious & high-quality beers using all NZ ingredients & brewed onsite, complemented by unique dishes in the Smoko Room restaurant.
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdA range of delicious & high-quality beers using all NZ ingredients & brewed onsite, complemented by unique dishes in the Smoko Room restaurant.
Funky little bar located in the Country Park, with great bar food outstanding Pizzas and tapas. Also do takeout.
28 locals recommend
Matakana Country Park
1152 Leigh RdFunky little bar located in the Country Park, with great bar food outstanding Pizzas and tapas. Also do takeout.
Fine dining in a gorgeous setting. Open every Thursday to Sunday at 40 Omaha Flats Road for lunch & dinner.
10 locals recommend
Rothko at Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdFine dining in a gorgeous setting. Open every Thursday to Sunday at 40 Omaha Flats Road for lunch & dinner.
Barrel ageing facility and tap room located just down the road from the farmers market. Unique and award winning beers including rare sours and barrel aged beers. Open for lunch and dinner with an ever changing food menu.
8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks
56 Matakana Valley RdBarrel ageing facility and tap room located just down the road from the farmers market. Unique and award winning beers including rare sours and barrel aged beers. Open for lunch and dinner with an ever changing food menu.
Big meals, well made from good ingredients and well priced, great for families, with good range of beers and wines plus takeout pizzas.
16 locals recommend
Rusty Pelican Sports Bar
Big meals, well made from good ingredients and well priced, great for families, with good range of beers and wines plus takeout pizzas.
Located at the front of the Matakana Cinemas, this iconic cafe serves great coffee, smoothies, breakfasts and lunches, plus yummy cakes and coffee.
Tramcar Diner Matakana
2 Matakana Valley RdLocated at the front of the Matakana Cinemas, this iconic cafe serves great coffee, smoothies, breakfasts and lunches, plus yummy cakes and coffee.
Boutique Wine, beer and spirit Bar with light snacking plates including a great platter option. Relaxed environment above the Farmers Market and next to the Cinemas.
18 locals recommend
The Vintry
2 Matakana Valley RdBoutique Wine, beer and spirit Bar with light snacking plates including a great platter option. Relaxed environment above the Farmers Market and next to the Cinemas.
Excellent wine served in a lovely setting with stunning views over the coast toward Little Barrier. Antipasto platter available for a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack.
8 locals recommend
Omaha Bay Vineyard
169 Takatu RoadExcellent wine served in a lovely setting with stunning views over the coast toward Little Barrier. Antipasto platter available for a relaxed lunch or afternoon snack.
Activities
The Point Wells Hall and Library is well utilised by the local community, sitting in the heart of the village (just a few hundred metres from our accommodation) and surrounded by extensive playgrounds, croquet green, tennis courts and basketball court which are freely available for all to use.
Point Wells Hall
5 Point Wells RdThe Point Wells Hall and Library is well utilised by the local community, sitting in the heart of the village (just a few hundred metres from our accommodation) and surrounded by extensive playgrounds, croquet green, tennis courts and basketball court which are freely available for all to use.
The stunning Whangateau Harbour is accessible from many points around the village; just head out your door, turn right and start walking! Within a few hundred metres you'll come across a broad grassy esplanade reserve where you can stroll along the waterfront. Swimming is best at high tide for about an hour either side and summer water temperatures can be several degrees higher than Omaha. There are many jetties which are perfect for jumping off and a boat ramp at the Northern end for boaties. Some of the safest waters around, ideal for kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling.
Whangateau Harbour
The stunning Whangateau Harbour is accessible from many points around the village; just head out your door, turn right and start walking! Within a few hundred metres you'll come across a broad grassy esplanade reserve where you can stroll along the waterfront. Swimming is best at high tide for about an hour either side and summer water temperatures can be several degrees higher than Omaha. There are many jetties which are perfect for jumping off and a boat ramp at the Northern end for boaties. Some of the safest waters around, ideal for kayaking, swimming, paddleboarding and snorkeling.
So many things to do in this fabulous destination including Action Ninja World, Adventure playground, Stables Restaurant, Smiths Bar, Dressage Arena & Oval, Concert Venue, Brambles Cafe, Miniature Train Ride, Fitness Centre, historic St Andrews Church, Wedding Venue & a range of boutique shops & services.
28 locals recommend
Matakana Country Park
1152 Leigh RdSo many things to do in this fabulous destination including Action Ninja World, Adventure playground, Stables Restaurant, Smiths Bar, Dressage Arena & Oval, Concert Venue, Brambles Cafe, Miniature Train Ride, Fitness Centre, historic St Andrews Church, Wedding Venue & a range of boutique shops & services.
NZ's first marine reserve at Goat Island is one of the most popular snorkelling/diving spots in the Auckland Region with abundant fish that can be easily seen from the rocks or take a trip on the glass bottom boat. Hire snorkeling or scuba gear to really get a close up view of the sealife!
58 locals recommend
Goat Island
NZ's first marine reserve at Goat Island is one of the most popular snorkelling/diving spots in the Auckland Region with abundant fish that can be easily seen from the rocks or take a trip on the glass bottom boat. Hire snorkeling or scuba gear to really get a close up view of the sealife!
One of the best beaches in the Auckland region with lovely white sand, gently sloping for easy swimming and mostly easy surf conditions. Great golf club on the estuary side with tennis courts. Dairy and cafe near the playground and surfclub.
45 locals recommend
Omaha Beach
Broadlands DriveOne of the best beaches in the Auckland region with lovely white sand, gently sloping for easy swimming and mostly easy surf conditions. Great golf club on the estuary side with tennis courts. Dairy and cafe near the playground and surfclub.
A long established and popular horse riding business that is listed in the Worlds "100 Things One Must Do Before You Die", Pakiri Horse Rides offers a unique and personal ride along 9 miles of white sand and blue ocean. Treks can be booked from 1 hour to 5 days long!
18 locals recommend
Pakiri Beach Horse Rides
317 Rahuikiri RdA long established and popular horse riding business that is listed in the Worlds "100 Things One Must Do Before You Die", Pakiri Horse Rides offers a unique and personal ride along 9 miles of white sand and blue ocean. Treks can be booked from 1 hour to 5 days long!
Full range of bicycles for hire from comfort cycles, mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers and childrens bicycles. Fully stocked workshop and qualified bicycle mechanic plus guided cycle tours. Handy central location in the Country Park.
6 locals recommend
Matakana Bicycle Hire Limited
1151 Leigh RoadFull range of bicycles for hire from comfort cycles, mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers and childrens bicycles. Fully stocked workshop and qualified bicycle mechanic plus guided cycle tours. Handy central location in the Country Park.
A stunning three-theatre boutique cinema complex situated in the heart of Matakana Village. Great way to spend a wet afternoon then dine in one of several nearby restaurants. You can even take in your glass of wine from the adjacent Vintry wine bar!
63 locals recommend
Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley RdA stunning three-theatre boutique cinema complex situated in the heart of Matakana Village. Great way to spend a wet afternoon then dine in one of several nearby restaurants. You can even take in your glass of wine from the adjacent Vintry wine bar!
Sightseeing
Sculptureum is a world-class attraction with an outstanding collection of outdoor sculptures displayed in 3 gardens, plus 6 art galleries featuring Picasso, Chagall, Rodin, Chihuly, Cezanne and more. Also onsite are the vineyard , an events space and fine dining at Rothko restaurant. Open every Thursday to Sunday at 40 Omaha Flats Road.
52 locals recommend
Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdSculptureum is a world-class attraction with an outstanding collection of outdoor sculptures displayed in 3 gardens, plus 6 art galleries featuring Picasso, Chagall, Rodin, Chihuly, Cezanne and more. Also onsite are the vineyard , an events space and fine dining at Rothko restaurant. Open every Thursday to Sunday at 40 Omaha Flats Road.
The Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, nestled in the grounds of its vineyard, has inspiring sculptures set in a beautiful wild environment. Relax after the walk at the Glass House restaurant cantilevered over a gorgeous lake.
83 locals recommend
Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnThe Brick Bay Sculpture Trail, nestled in the grounds of its vineyard, has inspiring sculptures set in a beautiful wild environment. Relax after the walk at the Glass House restaurant cantilevered over a gorgeous lake.
Beautiful white sand beaches, one of the best swimming and surfing venues in the Auckland region, surrounded by regenerating coastal forest and wetlands. A range of walks where you can encounter rare native bird life in this pest free sanctuary.
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdBeautiful white sand beaches, one of the best swimming and surfing venues in the Auckland region, surrounded by regenerating coastal forest and wetlands. A range of walks where you can encounter rare native bird life in this pest free sanctuary.
Gorgeous & easy coastal walk that departs from the iconic Ti Point wharf, looping around the peninsula of Ti Point, looking out to Omaha Bay.
Ti Point Walkway
201-207 Ti Point RdGorgeous & easy coastal walk that departs from the iconic Ti Point wharf, looping around the peninsula of Ti Point, looking out to Omaha Bay.
Ti Point Reptile Park is the only one of its kind in NZ, where you'll see Alligators, Tarantula, Iguanas, Chameleons, Turtles, Lizards and more on a meandering bush walk with a beautiful outlook to the ocean.
14 locals recommend
Ti Point Reptile Park
27 Ti Point RdTi Point Reptile Park is the only one of its kind in NZ, where you'll see Alligators, Tarantula, Iguanas, Chameleons, Turtles, Lizards and more on a meandering bush walk with a beautiful outlook to the ocean.
Founded in 1977, this iconic Matakana pottery on Tongue Farm Rd produces a huge range of gorgeous pots and ceramicware, with an excellent cafe onsite as well.
29 locals recommend
Morris & James
48 Tongue Farm RdFounded in 1977, this iconic Matakana pottery on Tongue Farm Rd produces a huge range of gorgeous pots and ceramicware, with an excellent cafe onsite as well.