A great day trip from Auckland city to the Matakana area, including 2 wineries, lunch and sculpture at Brick Bay and chocolate tasting. (Pricing for groups of 6+).

Family-owned Woodhouse Mountain Lodge is located on 100 acres of private land known as Kourawhero Estate in the Matakana hinterland and is just an hour’s drive from Auckland.

A great Private Guided Tour from Auckland into the winterless North. Enjoy New Zealand’s oldest Kauri giants, stunning nature, historically significant sites, Maori Cultural Performance and Kiwi Bird feeding in sub-tropical climate!

Situated in the stunning Parry Kauri Park, our family friendly museum showcases the history of our district the Museum and gives an insight into the lives of our pioneering families.

Plume, the vineyard restaurant, Matakana, is all about fabulous local New Zealand wine and produce and how together they can celebrate culinary diversity. Just an hour's drive from Auckland or Whangarei, Plume is an ideal Auckland wedding venue.

Matakana Motel,in the heart of the village & handy to beaches, wineries, restaurants & bars, Farmers Market, movie cinemas, crafts & pottery, horse trekking & regional Park and Kawau Island via Sandspit. WIFI available.

If hunting is your passion then join New Zealand Diving on a dedicated spearfishing charter. We offer Free Diving courses, and Spearfishing Charters for all levels of experience, from beginners to advanced.

We offer a range of scuba diving charters for recreational & technical scuba divers alike, to suit all levels of experience. Our dedicated boat & professional team can take you to an exciting range of dive sites where you can hunt or explore.

Plume Villas offer boutique luxury serviced accommodation where guests can relax and rejuvenate in a peaceful country setting. The 12 villas are set in a beautifully landscaped environment, at one with nature in the heart of the country.

Whangateau Holiday Park is a tranquil, hidden gem just over one hour north of central Auckland, close to Matakana and Goat Island Marine Reserve, with comfortable, family friendly accommodation options and waterfront camping.