Kate's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Stunning, untouched, wild, golden surf beach. Beautiful for a walk and a dip or a surf, although watch the rip... there’s a safer lagoon for children to swim near the beach entrance.
22 locals recommend
Pakiri beach
Stunning, untouched, wild, golden surf beach. Beautiful for a walk and a dip or a surf, although watch the rip... there’s a safer lagoon for children to swim near the beach entrance.
Stunning beach, with huge steep sand dunes to tabogan down (take a boogie board), there’s a gorgeous cliff walk which starts at the northern end of the beach.
Sweet village with shops and cafes.
There’s a farmers market there on Saturday mornings.
20 locals recommend
Mangawhai
Stunning beach, with huge steep sand dunes to tabogan down (take a boogie board), there’s a gorgeous cliff walk which starts at the northern end of the beach.
Sweet village with shops and cafes.
There’s a farmers market there on Saturday mornings.
Wild beauty, untouched miles of golden sand and surf. Some of the best surfing in the world is at Te Arai so take your boardkkkw. This beach is a must visit if you want a beautiful beach walk and to feel like you’re miles from anywhere.
25 locals recommend
Te Arai Beach Reserve
Te Arai Point RoadWild beauty, untouched miles of golden sand and surf. Some of the best surfing in the world is at Te Arai so take your boardkkkw. This beach is a must visit if you want a beautiful beach walk and to feel like you’re miles from anywhere.
Local activity
Pakiri Beach Horse Rides
317 Rahuikiri RdIncredible family experience if you appreciate art. Also try Rothko restaurant while you’re there for an exquisite dining experience.
52 locals recommend
Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdIncredible family experience if you appreciate art. Also try Rothko restaurant while you’re there for an exquisite dining experience.
Great snorkelling, a glass bottom boat and perfect picnic spot. Check out the marine discovery centre with the kids while you’re there.
58 locals recommend
Goat Island
Great snorkelling, a glass bottom boat and perfect picnic spot. Check out the marine discovery centre with the kids while you’re there.
Local village
Lovely shops, cafes, river walk, cinema and world class Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. The gateway to the Matakana Coast (multiple beaches, vineyards, art galleries, bike tracks.)
69 locals recommend
Matakana
Lovely shops, cafes, river walk, cinema and world class Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. The gateway to the Matakana Coast (multiple beaches, vineyards, art galleries, bike tracks.)
Food scene
Gorgeous cafe and chocolate shop which runs chocolate making workshops in school holidays.
60 locals recommend
Bennetts Of Mangawhai
52 Moir StGorgeous cafe and chocolate shop which runs chocolate making workshops in school holidays.
Best family friendly restaurant, exquisite food in a welcoming, relaxed, award winning environment. And of course the BEER! Local and fabulous and award winning... a must do.
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdBest family friendly restaurant, exquisite food in a welcoming, relaxed, award winning environment. And of course the BEER! Local and fabulous and award winning... a must do.
Stunning glass house restaurant. Beautiful food and award winning wines. A world class sculpture trail the whole family can enjoy. A must do... 25 minute drive from here.
83 locals recommend
Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnStunning glass house restaurant. Beautiful food and award winning wines. A world class sculpture trail the whole family can enjoy. A must do... 25 minute drive from here.