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Visit Matakana | Bookme's Travel Guide for Matakana

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Visit Matakana

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Welcome to Matakana, an enchanting destination in New Zealand that offers a multitude of unforgettable experiences. This page is your guide to the myriad of fun activities and adventures that await you here. From exploring local markets and indulging in wine tastings, to embarking on thrilling outdoor excursions and immersing yourself in the vibrant arts scene, Matakana has something for everyone. So whether you're seeking adrenaline-pumping activities or a serene escape, our diverse selection ensures there's never a dull moment in Matakana. Plan your next adventure now!

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Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

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$30.00 Save up to $19.50

Mystery Picnic - Matakana

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$75.00 Save up to $50.00

Wine Blending Experience - Matakana Estate

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$44.90 Save up to $19.60

2hr Surf Lesson - Aotearoa Surf - Te Arai, Auckland

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2 Hour Surf Lesson - Aotearoa Surf - Mangawhai

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Well worth it Evening Kiwi Walk - Tawharanui Sanctuary - Ex Matakana

Well worth it
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If you like seeing Kiwi in the wild, then you HAVE to do this tour Ness is amazingly knowledgeable about the region and the animals within. We saw two that night and one of them walked right across the path in front of us. To see them that close was a truly special experience.

Awesome experience Ness was SPOT ON Evening Kiwi Walk - Tawharanui Sanctuary - Ex Matakana

Awesome experience Ness was SPOT ON
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Would highly recommend the tour Ness has very informative and the best tour guide ever she spotted kiwi’s throughout different stages of the walk we were so lucky to see them as sometimes you don’t very pleasant she even makes you hot choc and homemade cookies thanks a bunch Ness xx

Fantastic tour for family trip! Evening Kiwi Walk - Tawharanui Sanctuary - Ex Matakana

Fantastic tour for family trip!
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Very special experience! Kind of like hiking but the first time at night that everything feels so different. There was about 20 minutes easy walkway before entering the forest. Three kiwi birds were found and many other lovely creatures. The tour guide lady was very experienced and nice. Great and strongly recommended!

An Amazing Experience Mystery Picnic - Matakana

An Amazing Experience
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We had an amazing day exploring Matakana. Everything was so well thought out and organised. Overall a fantastic day, would definitely recommend!!

Village Picnic Mystery Picnic - Matakana

Village Picnic
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Awesome experience. Well organised and a lot of fun to do. Highly recommended 👌

Picnic in Winter Mystery Picnic - Matakana

Picnic in Winter
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Who would have thought that a picnic in winter would be just as good as a summer one. I surprised hubby for his 50th with a rare day out with just me and told him to put on this thinking cap and go with the flow. With a warm cuppa coffee , map and clues in hand we meander through the nooks and crannys of Matakana Village gathering goodies along the way ending up in unfamiliar spots with breathtaking views and a delightful picnic to remember. We highly recommend Village Picnics for any occasion where you want to connect and explore and escape.

Awesome time! Mystery Picnic - Matakana

Awesome time!
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We were very excited for our trip and unfortunately got dealt a bad hand with the weather. However, we had an awesome time and would recommend the experience to everyone as a great way to see the area. A lot of fun!

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Mystery Picnic - Matakana

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
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Such a great experience! Loved it so much! If you want to explore a new place or try different things then this is definitely for you! Especially if you're trying to do something different for a date this is perfect and if you make it to the end it's meant to be!

The Best Wine Activity In Auckland Wine Blending Experience - Matakana Estate

The Best Wine Activity In Auckland
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An incredible experience, from start to finish! Matakana Estate is a gorgeous winery set in a breath-taking part of Auckland. Perfect for complete beginners or those with some good wine knowledge, everyone will finish the experience having learned something new. Our wine expert Serenity couldn't have been more lovely and helpful throughout the blending experience, and the entire team was so nice. Throughout the process you are constantly tasting a variety of delicious wines, exploring your creative side and having heaps of fun. When it's all said and done you'll leave with gems of wine know-how, plenty of laughs and your own customized, unique bottle of wine that you blended yourself! Bonus- we ordered food while we were there and it was delicious, I would recommend arriving a bit early to enjoy some of their excellent kai (beef sliders and truffle fries were yum!). Give this experience a go, you won't regret it!

Must do! Wine Blending Experience - Matakana Estate

Must do!
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This was incredible. So informative and so much fun! Beautiful setting. Amazing value for the experience. Would reccommend this 100 times over!

Great learning and lots of fun Wine Blending Experience - Matakana Estate

Great learning and lots of fun
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Lovely venue with views out over the countryside, greeted with a lovely welcome, everything was already setup and ready to go. It started with a lesson on tasting and sampling some of the wines (which was really useful) and then went on to the experimenting of blending the wines - Super friendly, knowledgable and helpful team there. Really recommend - and the platters available are also great!

Datenight Smiths Restaurant - Dinner

Datenight
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We had tasty plates to share, squid, pork tacos and the new country pizza. Although the plates looked small, they actually are very filling and we didn't finish everything. The must have--rhubarb tonic for the cocktails is also a pretty pink drink one will surely enjoy. Thumbs up for Smiths!

Great food, great service Smiths Restaurant - Dinner

Great food, great service
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We shared 5 dishes and all were lovely

Definitely recommend The Stables Matakana - Lunch

Definitely recommend
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Good food, service and ambience

Beautifully presented Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Beautifully presented
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We really enjoyed our visit. The whole place was beautifully presented. The sculptures were an interesting mix. The quotes made interesting reading. The day we visited was drizzly and overcast but it didn't take anything away from the experience. Even my teens had a good day and they are hard to please.

Wonderful Art and Garden Venue Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Wonderful Art and Garden Venue
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A special place to visit with a beautifully planned, planted garden. To walk through and see the sculptures within these settings. On top of your garden walk. You enter a stunning set of Art galleries. With incredible art works to see. A super place to visit. A lovely restaurant. Whose staff were so lovely, catering for my small Grandchildren. Umbrellas available if the weather changes. Incredibly well designed, well thought out. Easy parking. Well worth the visit. My second time here and just as enjoyable, as the first.

Amazing Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Amazing
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First time visitor and will definitely be visiting this place again. Super exceded all expectations. The sculptures, some quite funny. The walk around the gardens is so tranquil.

Beautiful Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Beautiful
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Awesome

Spectacular art collection Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Spectacular art collection
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A huge thank u to the owners and staff of this magnificent art collection. Impressive!

Great place for art lovers Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Great place for art lovers
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Had a wonderful time here. Could possibly get a bit more signage on where to buy tickets or the entrance is. Some stunning artworks. A lovely walk to experience different points of view. Inspirational quotes. Loved the snails. Great for old and young.

Arty Fun Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Arty Fun
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Amazing! Loved it!!! Went for the sculptures and art and was very impressed. So refreshing to have fun pieces displayed in a fabulous setting. Very original and much needed alternative cultural experience for New Zealand. Book me made this more affordable for us. Cheers 👍

Really recommend Sculptureum Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Really recommend Sculptureum
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This is an amazing place to visit. We love every minute from the start to finish. We took our daughters 8 and 10yrs who equally loved it. A highlight was feeding the rabbits. Alot of time and money has been spent here. Thank you so much, we'll be back soon.

Sculptureum gardens & galleries & restaurant Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Sculptureum gardens & galleries & restaurant
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Something for everyone. Really good value with a bookme discount but would have paid more and it would still be good value entertainment. We hadn't planned to stay for food or drink but decided to have a wine and bite to eat - the service was great and the staff were friendly and flexible to serve us between lunch and dinner. Something different in Matakana! Well worth a visit.

Kay’s Birthday treat Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Kay’s Birthday treat
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We had a fabulous experience with Sculptureum . The ticketing process was easy . On arrival parking spaces were plentiful despite holiday crowds .The meet and greet hostess was exceptional ,delightful and most helpful . We asked for a wheelchair and this was provided with a smile despite the busy reception desk . The gardens were stunning and immaculate and very wheelchair friendly . The art gallery was amazing and full of surprises . Thank you Book me for making it possible ! Totally recommend this !

Incredible! Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Incredible!
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At first I wasn't sure whether it would be worth the entrance fee, but from the moment we walked in we were blown away. The art is fun, vibrant and so very well presented and in such a unique way. Its the way art should be. Fun! As we walked through it continued to be equally as great all the way to the end. We brought my mum for her 65th birthday and had 2 kids, 1 and 4 with us. Everyone had a great time. Finished off at freddies with a delicious gelato bowl. The art collection is incredible and we will be recommending it to everyone!

Nice place to visit Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Nice place to visit
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If you are planing to spend a day outside and see some cool stuff, I highly recommend this place.

Cool place Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Cool place
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The Sculptureum is a really cool place to visit, the full price had put me off a bit but bookme's price was great. There are heaps of things to look at, it takes a while to work around. Us adults enjoyed it as much as our 2 year old.

Loved it Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Loved it
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Lots to see and interesting discussions with the kids on how art is interpreted. Kids haa sax be asked to go again

Great place to visit Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Great place to visit
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A wonderful eclectic collection of sculptures abd art both indoors and out. Wonderful gardens and settings.

Sculptureum visit March 2022 Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Sculptureum visit March 2022
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Well worth a visit for extensive selection of sculptures inside and outside. Friendly staff and great facilities.

World class! Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

World class!
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What a surprise find near Matakana. The outside gardens and sculptures are beautifully curated. You also have the stunning inside art galleries with a diverse range of art. We visited on a winters day and it was still stunning- we will have to return during the other seasons to see it all again.

Fantastic. Sculptureum Galleries & Gardens Experience - Day Pass

Fantastic.
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I love this place and arts. We wanna go and see more and more , thanks. Excellence , lovely.

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