Nina & Tony’s guidebook
Watersports
Matakana's Coast is great for surfing, kiteboarding, paddle boarding, snorkelling and diving.
Our watersports school, Blue Adventures, is highly recommended on Tripadvisor and has recently won the New Zealand Travel Industry Awards. We offer stand up paddle boarding, kiteboarding, wakeboarding and foil boarding lessons.
www.blueadventures.co.nz
Blue Adventures
327 Omaha Flats RoadOur watersports school, Blue Adventures, is highly recommended on Tripadvisor and has recently won the New Zealand Travel Industry Awards. We offer stand up paddle boarding, kiteboarding, wakeboarding and foil boarding lessons.
www.blueadventures.co.nz
You can find our Omaha surf shop by the Omaha estuary at 327 Omaha Flats Road. We have sourced an array of quality surfboards, wetsuits, swimwear and lifestyle brands. We look forward to seeing you! www.omahasurfsupply.co.nz
Omaha Surf & Supply Co.
327 Omaha Flats RoadYou can find our Omaha surf shop by the Omaha estuary at 327 Omaha Flats Road. We have sourced an array of quality surfboards, wetsuits, swimwear and lifestyle brands. We look forward to seeing you! www.omahasurfsupply.co.nz
Visit Goat Island Dive & Snorkel for snorkelling and diving tours at Goat Island.
9 locals recommend
Goat Island Dive & Snorkel
142a Pakiri RdVisit Goat Island Dive & Snorkel for snorkelling and diving tours at Goat Island.
Beaches
We are very lucky to have so many great beaches close-by.
Tawharanui Regional Park is an excellent option for surfing, hiking and relaxing. Tawharanui is a kiwi bird reserve with several great hiking trails. Check out 'Kiwiness Tours' for guided evening walks to spot kiwi birds. It takes approx. 25 minutes to drive to Tawharanui.
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdTawharanui Regional Park is an excellent option for surfing, hiking and relaxing. Tawharanui is a kiwi bird reserve with several great hiking trails. Check out 'Kiwiness Tours' for guided evening walks to spot kiwi birds. It takes approx. 25 minutes to drive to Tawharanui.
Omaha Beach is the closest beach from us is Omaha beach, a 6 km long white sand beach, which is easily reached within a 10 minute drive from our home.
45 locals recommend
Omaha Beach
Broadlands DriveOmaha Beach is the closest beach from us is Omaha beach, a 6 km long white sand beach, which is easily reached within a 10 minute drive from our home.
Mathesons Bay is a cute little beach, perfect for a picnic dinner in the grass overlooking the sheltered bay. Mathesons Bay is a 10 minute drive away from us.
15 locals recommend
Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay
Mathesons Bay is a cute little beach, perfect for a picnic dinner in the grass overlooking the sheltered bay. Mathesons Bay is a 10 minute drive away from us.
Pakiri beach is great for surfing and can also be explored on horse back with ‘Pakiri beach horse rides'. Pakiri is located 10 km from Goat Island and approx. 25 minutes by car from our home.
22 locals recommend
Pakiri beach
Pakiri beach is great for surfing and can also be explored on horse back with ‘Pakiri beach horse rides'. Pakiri is located 10 km from Goat Island and approx. 25 minutes by car from our home.
Goat Island is New Zealand's first marine reserve. Visit 'Goat Island Dive & Snorkel' for guided diving and snorkelling tours. Goat Island is located 15 minutes by car from our home.
58 locals recommend
Goat Island
Goat Island is New Zealand's first marine reserve. Visit 'Goat Island Dive & Snorkel' for guided diving and snorkelling tours. Goat Island is located 15 minutes by car from our home.
Walking tracks
There are some great walking trails in the area.
Scandrett Regional Park also offers some great walking options (Mullet Point Path approx. 40 minutes)
12 locals recommend
Scandrett Regional Park
114 Scandrett RdScandrett Regional Park also offers some great walking options (Mullet Point Path approx. 40 minutes)
The scenic Ti Point Coastal Walkway takes approx. 2 hours return. You will find a rock climbing area at the end of the trail (BYO equipment).
Ti Point Walkway
201-207 Ti Point RdThe scenic Ti Point Coastal Walkway takes approx. 2 hours return. You will find a rock climbing area at the end of the trail (BYO equipment).
Kawau Island
Head to Kawau Island for a day trip and explore the island by foot.
Tawharanui offers several great walking tracks. We can recommend the Ecology Trail at Tawharanui (90 minutes loop walk)
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdTawharanui offers several great walking tracks. We can recommend the Ecology Trail at Tawharanui (90 minutes loop walk)
The beautiful Leigh Coastal Walk in Leigh takes approx. one hour each way and leads along the cliff side of the Leigh Coast.
12 locals recommend
Leigh
The beautiful Leigh Coastal Walk in Leigh takes approx. one hour each way and leads along the cliff side of the Leigh Coast.
A little further away is Mangawhai where we recommend the Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway (approx. 2-3 hours).
39 locals recommend
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
A little further away is Mangawhai where we recommend the Mangawhai Cliffs Walkway (approx. 2-3 hours).
Food scene
The Matakana Coast is famous for its fabulous vineyards and breweries and eateries.
Brick Bay is located in Snells beach, and easily reached within a 15 minute drive from our home. We recommend to participate in a wine tastings, enjoy a food platter from the Glasshouse restaurant and/or walk their beautiful 2 km long sculpture trail.
83 locals recommend
Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnBrick Bay is located in Snells beach, and easily reached within a 15 minute drive from our home. We recommend to participate in a wine tastings, enjoy a food platter from the Glasshouse restaurant and/or walk their beautiful 2 km long sculpture trail.
The Sawmill Brewery, is only 2 km down the road from us. Their craft beers are excellent and the Smoko Room restaurant is a great place to hang out and enjoy some fantastic tapas style food.
54 locals recommend
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdThe Sawmill Brewery, is only 2 km down the road from us. Their craft beers are excellent and the Smoko Room restaurant is a great place to hang out and enjoy some fantastic tapas style food.
8 Wired Brewing - Barrelworks
56 Matakana Valley RdAnother great Matakana brewery is 8 Wired.
The Leigh Sawmill Cafe is a great venue for gigs and pizza in the courtyard.
48 locals recommend
Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri RoadThe Leigh Sawmill Cafe is a great venue for gigs and pizza in the courtyard.
MMK in the heart of Matakana is a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
43 locals recommend
Matakana Market Kitchen
2 Matakana Valley RdMMK in the heart of Matakana is a great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Matakana Village farmers markets are on every Saturday from 8am-1pm.
154 locals recommend
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdThe Matakana Village farmers markets are on every Saturday from 8am-1pm.
Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdFor the best ice creams in town!
Visit the Farmers Daughter for great views over the Omaha estuary.
13 locals recommend
The Farmers Daughter
329 Omaha Flats RdVisit the Farmers Daughter for great views over the Omaha estuary.
Jin Jin
44 Matakana Valley RdVisit JinJin in Matakana for a great Asian fusion cuisine.
Rothko and Freddy’s Lawn Bar at Sculptereum offer great food and have their own vineyard and sculpture garden.
10 locals recommend
Rothko at Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdRothko and Freddy’s Lawn Bar at Sculptereum offer great food and have their own vineyard and sculpture garden.
Evening entertainment
Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley RdThe boutique Matakana Cinemas are well worth a visit.
The Vintry
2 Matakana Valley RdThe Vintry wine bar is a great place to enjoy a drink in the evening.
Matakana Village Pub
11 Matakana Valley RdFor a beer in their courtyard.
For kiwi watching at night. Contact Kiwiness tours for guided night walks.
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdFor kiwi watching at night. Contact Kiwiness tours for guided night walks.