Guidebook for Matarangi

Danielle
Guidebook for Matarangi

Food Scene

Good for that coffee fix and try the Crispy Chicken. Good selection of cabinet food and menu items. Provides takeaways and open for dinner but best to check opening and closing times as this will change according to the season. They also provide catering if you need it - just ask for Brenda. (07) 866 0774
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Pipers Cafe & Catering
197 Matarangi Dr
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Good for that coffee fix and try the Crispy Chicken. Good selection of cabinet food and menu items. Provides takeaways and open for dinner but best to check opening and closing times as this will change according to the season. They also provide catering if you need it - just ask for Brenda. (07) 866 0774
Awesome Wood Fire Pizzas not to mention other yummy food, in an unique relaxed environment, the go to place with only a 15 minute drive. Sometimes they even have live music. No reservations allowed and it is very popular so be patient - it will be worth it. Start your evening with a Garlic Pizza.
119 yerel halk öneriyor
Lukes Kitchen
20 Black Jack Rd
119 yerel halk öneriyor
Awesome Wood Fire Pizzas not to mention other yummy food, in an unique relaxed environment, the go to place with only a 15 minute drive. Sometimes they even have live music. No reservations allowed and it is very popular so be patient - it will be worth it. Start your evening with a Garlic Pizza.
Sit on the decking overlooking the river estuary and watch the boats go by. Just across the road from the playground.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
The Espy Cafe
10 The Esplanade
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Sit on the decking overlooking the river estuary and watch the boats go by. Just across the road from the playground.
Located in Whitianga a 25 minute drive away is a small casual restaurant offering Asian fusion cuisine. All the food on the menu is so tasty.
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Blue Ginger
10 Blacksmith Ln
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Located in Whitianga a 25 minute drive away is a small casual restaurant offering Asian fusion cuisine. All the food on the menu is so tasty.
Nothing is complete on a holiday in New Zealand than Fish and Chips. Fresh local crispy battered fish and hot chips - whats not to like. Grab a takeaway and go and sit by the river estuary and watch the world go by (just watch those pesky seagulls).
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Snapper Jacks Takeaways
26 Albert St
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Nothing is complete on a holiday in New Zealand than Fish and Chips. Fresh local crispy battered fish and hot chips - whats not to like. Grab a takeaway and go and sit by the river estuary and watch the world go by (just watch those pesky seagulls).

Essentials

For all those basic grocery needs plus a lot more. Always surprised what they stock so if you have forgotten something like a phone charger they might have one. Also sells fishing equipment and bait and hardware items even down to car batteries. Beautiful items sold in the gift store. DVD hire is also available. The go to store for much about everything.
13 yerel halk öneriyor
Matarangi
13 yerel halk öneriyor
For all those basic grocery needs plus a lot more. Always surprised what they stock so if you have forgotten something like a phone charger they might have one. Also sells fishing equipment and bait and hardware items even down to car batteries. Beautiful items sold in the gift store. DVD hire is also available. The go to store for much about everything.
Pamper yourself with a soak in the hot springs in a tropical environment and treat yourself to dinner afterwards. After driving through a residential area you will not believe what you will experience as you enter those doors into another world. Adults only for that romantic date. Check out all their other services.
122 yerel halk öneriyor
Kayıp Bahar
121A Cook Dr
122 yerel halk öneriyor
Pamper yourself with a soak in the hot springs in a tropical environment and treat yourself to dinner afterwards. After driving through a residential area you will not believe what you will experience as you enter those doors into another world. Adults only for that romantic date. Check out all their other services.
Four Square Matarangi
195 Matarangi Dr

Parks & Nature

Voted in the top 20 best beaches in the world it would be a shame not to visit it. Can only be reached by 30-40 minute walk or by boat. Just a 15 minute drive to the start of the walk in the far end of Whangapoua. Best to choose to go at low tide as you will have to walk through a stream, you will get wet feet whatever time you go. After the water obstacle there is the walk over rocks and boulders before the track through the forest. Good shoes recommended so take a towel to dry those feet off before the walk - but I have seen people do it in jandles.
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Yeni Chums Plajı
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Voted in the top 20 best beaches in the world it would be a shame not to visit it. Can only be reached by 30-40 minute walk or by boat. Just a 15 minute drive to the start of the walk in the far end of Whangapoua. Best to choose to go at low tide as you will have to walk through a stream, you will get wet feet whatever time you go. After the water obstacle there is the walk over rocks and boulders before the track through the forest. Good shoes recommended so take a towel to dry those feet off before the walk - but I have seen people do it in jandles.
There are lots of places to access the 4km sandy beach in Matarangi with lots of paths leading through the streets but if you head down Kenwood Drive to the end you will end up at the 'Village Green' with carpark, playground, toilets and a public free to use BBQ with access to the beach. A great place to base yourself for a day on the beach.
354 Kenwood Dr
354 Kenwood Drive
There are lots of places to access the 4km sandy beach in Matarangi with lots of paths leading through the streets but if you head down Kenwood Drive to the end you will end up at the 'Village Green' with carpark, playground, toilets and a public free to use BBQ with access to the beach. A great place to base yourself for a day on the beach.
Just an 8 to 10 minute walk from the Villa for the quickest access to the beach. There are lots of paths leading to and from the beach so you never know where you will end up walking if you choose a different route.
131 Mercury View
131 Mercury View
Just an 8 to 10 minute walk from the Villa for the quickest access to the beach. There are lots of paths leading to and from the beach so you never know where you will end up walking if you choose a different route.
This is one of my favourite walks in Matarangi - walking around the spit. Beautiful views over the entrance to the harbour, along the golf course and through the woods. To do the loop walk from the Villa all the way to the wharf and back it is probably about 5-6km. At the end of the spit is the conservation area where native endangered Doterels are being protected. Please take note of the signs. There is a map in the Villa showing the walk but head towards the Northern end of the beach for access to the path that runs along beach and just keep following the path. It is quicker to walk back to the villa via the roads once you have reached the wharf.
802 Matarangi Dr
802 Matarangi Drive
This is one of my favourite walks in Matarangi - walking around the spit. Beautiful views over the entrance to the harbour, along the golf course and through the woods. To do the loop walk from the Villa all the way to the wharf and back it is probably about 5-6km. At the end of the spit is the conservation area where native endangered Doterels are being protected. Please take note of the signs. There is a map in the Villa showing the walk but head towards the Northern end of the beach for access to the path that runs along beach and just keep following the path. It is quicker to walk back to the villa via the roads once you have reached the wharf.
Cathedral Cove is a must visit of the Coromandel. Accessible only by foot or by sea, this can be days activity. There are lots of options to get there. - Drive just over an hour to Hahei to the park and ride car park and a bus (fee) will take you to the start of the walking track. - Drive 25 mins drive to Whitianga and take the ferry to Ferry Landing (fee), then get the shuttle bus (fee) to the start of the walking track. - Kayak tours are available from Hahei. - Scenic boat rides are available from Whitianga. Tip: take the other walking loop detour along the walking track. It takes to a great view point of Cathedral Cove from the Northern End. Take a towel and at least a drink.
148 yerel halk öneriyor
Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
148 yerel halk öneriyor
Cathedral Cove is a must visit of the Coromandel. Accessible only by foot or by sea, this can be days activity. There are lots of options to get there. - Drive just over an hour to Hahei to the park and ride car park and a bus (fee) will take you to the start of the walking track. - Drive 25 mins drive to Whitianga and take the ferry to Ferry Landing (fee), then get the shuttle bus (fee) to the start of the walking track. - Kayak tours are available from Hahei. - Scenic boat rides are available from Whitianga. Tip: take the other walking loop detour along the walking track. It takes to a great view point of Cathedral Cove from the Northern End. Take a towel and at least a drink.
Another must of the Coromandel to experience and witness very hot water coming through the sand. Dig yourself a hole (or be cheeky and share with others) and wallow in hot water. A great place to people watch as well as they dance over the hot water. Make sure you go 2 hours either side of low tide when the hot water is accessible otherwise you will be disappointed. Just follow the crowds and you will know where it is. Spades can be hired or bought at a shop at the beach. Also there is limited parking and it is one of a few places in the Coromandel that you will have to pay. Its just over an hour to drive and it is near Cathedral Cove so it can both be done in one day if the timing suits.
202 yerel halk öneriyor
Sıcak Su Plajı
202 yerel halk öneriyor
Another must of the Coromandel to experience and witness very hot water coming through the sand. Dig yourself a hole (or be cheeky and share with others) and wallow in hot water. A great place to people watch as well as they dance over the hot water. Make sure you go 2 hours either side of low tide when the hot water is accessible otherwise you will be disappointed. Just follow the crowds and you will know where it is. Spades can be hired or bought at a shop at the beach. Also there is limited parking and it is one of a few places in the Coromandel that you will have to pay. Its just over an hour to drive and it is near Cathedral Cove so it can both be done in one day if the timing suits.

Entertainment & Activities

There are 3 free to use tennis courts located along the main road in Matarangi. The map showing does not show the locations so they are. 1 - next to the shops 2 - next to the small playground 3 - Near Mercury View Tennis rackets and balls are available for guests to use in the outside cupboard.
Matarangi Drive
Matarangi Drive
There are 3 free to use tennis courts located along the main road in Matarangi. The map showing does not show the locations so they are. 1 - next to the shops 2 - next to the small playground 3 - Near Mercury View Tennis rackets and balls are available for guests to use in the outside cupboard.
Driving Creek Railway just a 25 minute drive away to Coromandel Town. Children and big children alike enjoy the ride on a mini railway up into the bush for a spectacular view over Coromandel and hear the story of the man who built it. Bookings are highly recommended in high season. 07 866 8703
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Driving Creek
380 Driving Creek Rd
106 yerel halk öneriyor
Driving Creek Railway just a 25 minute drive away to Coromandel Town. Children and big children alike enjoy the ride on a mini railway up into the bush for a spectacular view over Coromandel and hear the story of the man who built it. Bookings are highly recommended in high season. 07 866 8703
Non-Members welcome for Golf, Restaurant and Bar
22 yerel halk öneriyor
The Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi
741 Matarangi Dr
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Non-Members welcome for Golf, Restaurant and Bar

Getting Around

Fuel stations are few and far between and there none located in Matarangi. The nearest fuel station can be found at Whangapoa which is about 20 mins way at the next beach village on the way to Coromandel Town but it is a little pricey. There are also 3 fuel stations 25 mins away in Whitianga and 2 in Coromandel Town.
Z - Whitianga - Service Station
83-85 Albert St
Fuel stations are few and far between and there none located in Matarangi. The nearest fuel station can be found at Whangapoa which is about 20 mins way at the next beach village on the way to Coromandel Town but it is a little pricey. There are also 3 fuel stations 25 mins away in Whitianga and 2 in Coromandel Town.