Guidebook for Matarangi
Food Scene
It's the social hub of the village . Lovely coffee and light meals.
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Pipers Cafe & Catering
197 Matarangi DrIt's the social hub of the village . Lovely coffee and light meals.
Enjoy a great meals with views out over the Golf Course.
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The Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi
741 Matarangi DrEnjoy a great meals with views out over the Golf Course.
Lukes Kitchen
20 Black Jack RdGreat Pizzas and a good vibe.
Sightseeing
This train ride is one of the most popular in New Zealand.
Enjoy a 1 hour return trip on this scenic narrow gauge mountain railway through regenerating and replanted native kauri forest where unique pottery sculptures line the track. The train includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts as it climbs up the hill to the Eyefull Tower.
At the top there are panoramic views out over the island-studded Hauraki Gulf.
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Driving Creek
380 Driving Creek RdThis train ride is one of the most popular in New Zealand.
Enjoy a 1 hour return trip on this scenic narrow gauge mountain railway through regenerating and replanted native kauri forest where unique pottery sculptures line the track. The train includes 2 spirals, 3 short tunnels, 5 reversing points and several large viaducts as it climbs up the hill to the Eyefull Tower.
At the top there are panoramic views out over the island-studded Hauraki Gulf.
Entertainment & Activities
The Waterworks is a theme park with a difference. Set in 5 acres of native Coromandel Bush and just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town is an array of water powered inventions, quirky contraptions and fun to discover at every turn.
Take your togs and a picnic for a day of fun and a Uniquely kiwi experience. The quirkiest theme park you will ever visit only 3 hours from Auckland on the 309. Laugh out loud fun for everyone.
Voted by AA Tourism as a must-do Kiwi Experience.
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The Waterworks
471 The 309 RoadThe Waterworks is a theme park with a difference. Set in 5 acres of native Coromandel Bush and just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town is an array of water powered inventions, quirky contraptions and fun to discover at every turn.
Take your togs and a picnic for a day of fun and a Uniquely kiwi experience. The quirkiest theme park you will ever visit only 3 hours from Auckland on the 309. Laugh out loud fun for everyone.
Voted by AA Tourism as a must-do Kiwi Experience.
Visit New Zealand’s Geo-Thermal Oasis and Discover a paradise where 16,000 year old mineral water springs from 667 meters below ground, emerge pure and sterile. Relax and let yourself be pampered in style at The Lost Spring. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment, losing yourself amongst the sound of flowing water and birdsong that fills the lush native bush surrounding you. Enjoy all day dining in our historic school house restaurant, on our beach deck or poolside. The Lost Spring is a perfect retreat. Indulge yourself. (No Children Under 14 years.)
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The Lost Spring
121A Cook DrVisit New Zealand’s Geo-Thermal Oasis and Discover a paradise where 16,000 year old mineral water springs from 667 meters below ground, emerge pure and sterile. Relax and let yourself be pampered in style at The Lost Spring. Enjoy a rejuvenating spa treatment, losing yourself amongst the sound of flowing water and birdsong that fills the lush native bush surrounding you. Enjoy all day dining in our historic school house restaurant, on our beach deck or poolside. The Lost Spring is a perfect retreat. Indulge yourself. (No Children Under 14 years.)
Parks & Nature
This protected beach has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping - it is a jewel in New Zealand's coastal crown. This stunning stretch of golden sand is fringed by Pohutukawa and native forest and is deserted for most of the year.
Voted as one of the 101 Must Do's for Kiwis, New Chum's is hidden away from the masses and rarely explored. This spectacular Beach has been voted as one of the world's top 10 beaches!
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New Chums Beach
This protected beach has no buildings, no roads, no infrastructure or camping - it is a jewel in New Zealand's coastal crown. This stunning stretch of golden sand is fringed by Pohutukawa and native forest and is deserted for most of the year.
Voted as one of the 101 Must Do's for Kiwis, New Chum's is hidden away from the masses and rarely explored. This spectacular Beach has been voted as one of the world's top 10 beaches!
Often rated as one of the world's most renowned beaches - this is one experience that should be on your bucket list. A truly unique Kiwi experience that every New Zealander and Visitor to New Zealand should experience at least once in their lifetime!
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to the usually deserted Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can be seen digging their own spa pool in the sand and relaxing in the natural springs. Take a shovel - or you can hire one.
This beach also has great surf, cafés and art galleries and is only a 5 minute drive to another Coromandel ‘must do’ – Cathedral Cove.
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Hot Water Beach
Often rated as one of the world's most renowned beaches - this is one experience that should be on your bucket list. A truly unique Kiwi experience that every New Zealander and Visitor to New Zealand should experience at least once in their lifetime!
Two hours either side of low tide visitors flock to the usually deserted Hot Water Beach to find hot water bubbling through the golden sand. Families, kids and couples can be seen digging their own spa pool in the sand and relaxing in the natural springs. Take a shovel - or you can hire one.
This beach also has great surf, cafés and art galleries and is only a 5 minute drive to another Coromandel ‘must do’ – Cathedral Cove.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whitianga is a 20 minute drive from Matarangi and has several restaurants and bars for those who would like a bit of nightlife .
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Whitianga
Whitianga is a 20 minute drive from Matarangi and has several restaurants and bars for those who would like a bit of nightlife .
Shopping
Coromandel Town & Whitianga - Whitianga has all the shops you may need - Clothing, Book Store, Weekend Market, Supermarkets, Cafes, Restaurants, Bars, Bakery, Petrol Station and a movie theatre. Coromandel has quirky, arty stores.
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Coromandel
Coromandel Town & Whitianga - Whitianga has all the shops you may need - Clothing, Book Store, Weekend Market, Supermarkets, Cafes, Restaurants, Bars, Bakery, Petrol Station and a movie theatre. Coromandel has quirky, arty stores.