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Rothko at Sculptureum
The culinary style at Rothko restaurant Matakana is inspired by the sea and fertile surrounding land. Working with local suppliers, Rothko’s team craft each menu to embody the fresh flavors of the region and season. On the sun soaked hills beyond the gardens is the vineyard that produces their award winning wines.

Restaurant Opening Hours: Thursday – Sunday (Hours vary – Bookings recommended)
Sculptureum Opening Hours: Monday, Thursday – Sunday 10am – 5pm

Address: 40 Omaha Flats Rd, Matakana 0986
Brick Bay Restaurant
The Glass House at Snells Beach is the spectacular home of Brick Bay wines and gateway to the Brick Bay sculpture trail. Cantilevered over a shimmering lake, the Glass House kitchen offers relaxed all day dining showcasing seasonal produce.

Opening Hours: 10am – 5pm every day (Bookings recommended)

Address: 17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach 0920
The Farmers Daughter
Boasting a view of the Omaha Estuary, The Farmers Daughter is a welcome cafe to the local area. Here there is a simple ethos for their offering; seasonal, sustainable and locally sourced produce. The delectable menu is curated in partnership with local growers and artisan producers.

Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 7am – 3pm

Address: 329 Omaha Flats Rd, Point Wells 0986
Wharf Street Bistro
Wharf Street Bistro overlooks the river in the heart of Warkworth. As soon as you step through the door the decor is warm and relaxing. A charismatic eatery serving heart warming food, including fresh seafood and organic meat.

Opening Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 5pm-9pm

Address: 6 Wharf St, Warkworth 0910
Kawau Bay Kitchen
The menu at Kawau Bay Kitchen features interpretations of Bistro classics with a focus on seasonal ingredients and ethically sourced proteins. The daily seafood board features a fresh catch of fish, shellfish and occasional crustaceans. A local favorite in Orewa.

Opening Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11:30am – 9pm or 10pm (Bookings recommended)

Address: A/316 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa 0931

Explore

Matakana Island

Saturday Matakana Village Farmers Market
A foodie heaven awaits at the vibrant Matakana Village Farmers Market featuring delectable artisan baking, coffee, seasonal organic produce, live music and more. Saturday’s only – be on the road by 9am to avoid traffic.
Matakana Cinema
Enjoy a movie in this boutique entertainment cinema. Complete with a cosy wine bar and outdoor deck, Matakana Cinema is a carefully curated film and world-class guest experience.
The Vivian
The Vivian is a purpose-built art gallery on beautifully landscaped grounds. With three distinctive spaces, The Vivian shows internationally renowned and local artists in curated and group shows interspersed by talks, performance and events.
Horse Riding on Pakiri Beach
Visit Pakiri Beach and experience the freedom of this special place on horseback. All rides travel along the pristine sands of Pakiri Beach and continue through the dunes with breathtaking views to the coastal islands. Choose from relaxed 1 hour rides to full day rides through native bush and over green farmland.
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Explore New Zealand’s first and most accessible marine reserve. Featuring scuba diving and snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boat Tours and the fascinating Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre.
Matakana River Tours
This boutique cruise is tailor made for peak relaxation. Sit back, relax with a glass of beer or wine with a cheeseboard, and enjoy informative commentary showcasing the history and tidal environment of mangroves, native bush, farmland and NZ’s only oyster farm tour.
Puhoi Village
The Historic township of Puhoi is the entry to the Matakana Coast Wine Country. While in Puhoi there are a range of activities you can experience – Kayaking or Canoeing down the Puhoi River, follow the Puhoi Heritage Trail, enjoy the Te Araroa Puhoi Track, Dunns Bush Walk or go Horse riding. Puhoi has some popular eateries such as the Puhoi Pub, Puhoi Valley Cafe & Cheese Store & Puhoi Cottage Tea Rooms.
The Puhoi Distillery
Created and owned by the Kirichuk family from Ukraine, this organic distillery is a recognized boutique niche brand of elite alcohol and health tonics, and the only solar distillery in New Zealand. Products created here are of the highest quality as they contain botanicals for health benefits and Dr Iryna Kirichuk is the world’s only expert in Enotherapy practicing in New Zealand. Tastings are available by appointment.

Walk

Otarawao Bay, Mahurangi West

Mahurangi Regional Park
Mahurangi Regional park protects three peninsulas at the mouth of the historic and picturesque Mahurangi Harbour. Mahurangi spans across the Puhoi River, north of Wenderholm, and along Te Muri Beach to Sullivans Bay and Mita Bay. You will have your pick of 3 walking tracks, Cudlip Point Loop Track – 1 hour (3 km), Mita Bay Loop Track – 2 hour (2 km), Te Muri Loop – 3 hour (3 km).
Wenderholm Regional Park
Featuring a long, sandy and tranquil beach framed by shady Pohutakawa trees along the foreshore, Wenderholm Regional Park is home to native forest walks that climb the park’s headland, which lies between the Waiwera and Puhoi Rivers.
Ti Point Coastal Walk
A 2 hour return walk following stunning foreshore with views out over to Omaha Beach and the entrance of Whangateau Harbour. From the top of the hill you will be greeted with views over the Leigh Harbour and Little Barrier Island.
Goat Island Coastal Walk
A two hour return walk. Park at the Goat Island Marine Reserve carpark and walk to the Leigh Marine Laboratory. The walk leads you along a cliff top offering stunning views out over Goat Island Marine Reserve and Pakiri Beach.
Matheson Bay Bush Walk
A forty minute return walk along a stream, through native bush and past waterfalls out to a large swimming hole.
Tawharanui Ecology Trail
A two hour return walk through precious natural heritage taking in coastline, wetlands, pasture and native bush. This is a great walk for spotting rare and native species of flora and fauna such as saddleback, kaka, north island robin and maybe a kiwi.

Beaches

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Tawharanui
Set on a remote peninsula, Tawharanui Regional Park boasts one of Auckland’s most beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands. This beach is a marine reserve offering swimming, surfing, an ecology trail, shady pohutukawa trees – a picnic paradise.
Omaha
Omaha greets you with glorious island views in all directions. The four kilometre beach of pristine white sand and often good surf is a great place to walk, relax or swim. Omaha is well known for its local produce and roadside stalls during the summer months.
Pakiri
Pakiri sits at the top of Matakana Coast wine country. As you drive up Pakiri Hill, take in the stunning panoramic views from the top. This is a magnificent walking beach with a pristine marine environment. Here you will find Pakiri Beach Horse Riding. Whether you decide to explore on foot or on horseback, this beautiful untouched coast is sure to soothe the soul.

Wine

wine

Sculptureum Garden & Vineyard
On a sun-soaked hill beyond the Gardens is the vineyard that produces Sculptureum’s award-winning wines. The 10 acre vineyard overlooks the sculpture gardens with views out to Little and Great Barrier Islands. Sculptureum wines are best enjoyed with a meal at Rothko or why not savor the experience and take a bottle home.
Brick Bay Vineyard
Situated on the coast in the Matakana Wine Region, Brick Bay’s 200 acres hosts a boutique vineyard, an extensive outdoor sculpture trail, an architectural-award winning restaurant, in the midst of an idyllic landscape of farmed pasture and native bush. Brick Bay produces a focussed range of boutique wines from grapes grown on site in a sustainably accredited vineyard.
The Vintry
The Vintry plays host to the best selection of Matakana wines under one roof. All our family-owned wineries are located within a 14km radius of The Vintry’s doorstep. Enjoy a wine tasting, wine by the glass, or take your own taste of Matakana home with you from our cellar door wine list.
Herons Flight
Heron’s Flight is a boutique vineyard and winery, one of only a few vineyards in New Zealand to specialise in the Italian varieties Sangiovese and Dolcetto. These limited release wines are well-regarded, and can be found on the wine-lists of many top restaurants and in specialist stores. You can stop by for wine tastings at Herons Flight Cellar Door, 10am – 5pm daily.
Omaha Bay Vineyard
Premium wines that are distinctive, stylish and hand crafted. Omaha Bay Vineyard is set in the beautiful Omaha area with stunning views out to Mt Tamahunga and Little Barrier Island. Closed for winter, reopening 20th September.

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