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Now is the perfect time to plan a weekend away in Matakana;
Matakana in May
A Harvest festival running
May 5-21, will be a celebratory showcase of local food and wine - that is not to be missed.
( by AMY KELLEY - abbreviated )
Play • Sleep • Eat • Go • Shop •
PLAY
The Waiwera Thermal Spa Resort is the perfect place to soothe tired muscles after a long day of following the Matakana wine trail. A 20-minute drive from Matakana but well worth the trip.
SLEEP
Pack the tent, the trangia stove and the thermal underwear and head to Tawharanui Regional Park for a camping weekend.
The park borders on beautiful beaches and there is plenty of open space for pitching tents.
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Vineyard Cafe, amongst vines, mulberries, figs and olives, and overlooking the valleys of Matakana wine country. The uncomplicated seasonal menu allows for serious wine tasting.
A short drive out of Matakana is the Sawmill Cafe, a transformation of the historic Leigh sawmill. A friendly family-run restaurant renowned for pizzas.
GO
Matakana is an hour's drive north of Auckland. Simply take State Highway 1 over the harbour bridge to Warkworth and take the eastward turn to Matakana from there.
SHOP
Purchase a unique keepsake at Matakana Pictures, a gallery opened last year to display the works of talented New Zealand artists. Matakana Country Park .
The colourful Studio C Gift Boutique stocks hand painted glassware, Italian watches, and the owner's designer jewellery.
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