Guidebook for Whangateau
Food Scene
Great local food at a reasonable price. 5 mins drive from the bach
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Stables Restaurant & Events Venue
1151 Leigh RdGreat local food at a reasonable price. 5 mins drive from the bach
Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdFabulous gelatos
So French Cafe Deli
2 Neville StAuthentic French cafe serving pastries, baguettes and meals.
Locally brewed beer and tasting platters served in a rustic environment.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdLocally brewed beer and tasting platters served in a rustic environment.
Parks & Nature
Great surf beach, marine reserve, walking trails and an open bird sanctuary. Lovely spot for a picnic lunch. Takes around 1/2 hour to drive from the bach.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
Takatu RoadGreat surf beach, marine reserve, walking trails and an open bird sanctuary. Lovely spot for a picnic lunch. Takes around 1/2 hour to drive from the bach.
Lovely walking trails around the island, great swimming and a grand old mansion. Ferry departs from Sandspit Wharf https://kawaucruises.co.nz/
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kawau Island
Lovely walking trails around the island, great swimming and a grand old mansion. Ferry departs from Sandspit Wharf https://kawaucruises.co.nz/
Popular surf beach and resort area. A pest-free bird sanctuary is located at the tip of the beach, which makes a lovely walk. Or hire a paddleboard and explore the quieter, inner side of the spit, paddleboard hire from https://www.blueadventures.co.nz/sup
Drive time is 15 mins from the bach.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Omaha Beach
Broadlands DrivePopular surf beach and resort area. A pest-free bird sanctuary is located at the tip of the beach, which makes a lovely walk. Or hire a paddleboard and explore the quieter, inner side of the spit, paddleboard hire from https://www.blueadventures.co.nz/sup
Drive time is 15 mins from the bach.
Excellent snorkelling from the beach with lots of fish life. Goat Island is approximately a 10 min drive from the bach. Snorkelling gear can be hired at the beach or at https://www.goatislanddive.co.nz/snorkel-hire on the way there.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Excellent snorkelling from the beach with lots of fish life. Goat Island is approximately a 10 min drive from the bach. Snorkelling gear can be hired at the beach or at https://www.goatislanddive.co.nz/snorkel-hire on the way there.
Lovely local walks in the area
https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Leigh
Lovely local walks in the area
https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
Shopping
Great place for Saturday brunch. A food market is held in the village every Saturday morning
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdGreat place for Saturday brunch. A food market is held in the village every Saturday morning
Essentials
Countdown Warkworth
26 Neville StEntertainment & Activities
Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley Rd