Guidebook for Whangateau
Drinks & Nightlife
These guys have a some good gigs or theme nights most weekends. It's a chilled setting. Through the day they have a fabulous brunch or lunch menu. Great spot to stop for a drink after a trip to Parkuri Beach or Goat Island
48 locals recommend
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri RoadThese guys have a some good gigs or theme nights most weekends. It's a chilled setting. Through the day they have a fabulous brunch or lunch menu. Great spot to stop for a drink after a trip to Parkuri Beach or Goat Island
Food Scene
Smiths Bar at the Stables is a fav of ours - small venue on the edge of a horse arena. Great small share plates - the menu changes frequently, good beer and ok wine selection. It's our go to for consistent food and smaller casual setting
17 locals recommend
The Stables Restaurant & Events Venue
1151 Leigh RdSmiths Bar at the Stables is a fav of ours - small venue on the edge of a horse arena. Great small share plates - the menu changes frequently, good beer and ok wine selection. It's our go to for consistent food and smaller casual setting
Great setting, onsite brewery, good lawn to chill. Can get very busy in the weekend. Great spot and good food and booze
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdGreat setting, onsite brewery, good lawn to chill. Can get very busy in the weekend. Great spot and good food and booze
The best local take-ways. Great selection of yummy cabinet good too. Take down to the local wharf and enjoy
19 locals recommend
Leigh Eats
18 Cumberland StThe best local take-ways. Great selection of yummy cabinet good too. Take down to the local wharf and enjoy
Parks & Nature
Great spot - surfing or sunning on the beach, you can walk, run or mountain bike around the regional park. (take your own bike and boards etc). You can see the park from our yoga deck
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdGreat spot - surfing or sunning on the beach, you can walk, run or mountain bike around the regional park. (take your own bike and boards etc). You can see the park from our yoga deck
Good snorkeling - should see plenty of fish. Can get busy in the weekends.
36 locals recommend
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Good snorkeling - should see plenty of fish. Can get busy in the weekends.
Pakiri beach
Great beach for a long walk - beautiful white sand.
Our fab beach. Safe for swimming and paddle boarding, sometimes has gentle surf. It's good to park at the surf club, walk to the end of the beach (towards the right hand side) and walk back along the board walk and check out some of Aucklands best coastal homes!
45 locals recommend
Omaha Beach
Broadlands DriveOur fab beach. Safe for swimming and paddle boarding, sometimes has gentle surf. It's good to park at the surf club, walk to the end of the beach (towards the right hand side) and walk back along the board walk and check out some of Aucklands best coastal homes!
Essentials
Four Square Matakana
21 Matakana Valley RdSmall local store but really well stocked!
Shopping
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley Rdgreat produce and yummy treats - weekends only