After a pretty tough year, we all deserve a little bit of a break. Avoid the stress of a long road trip by organising a ‘staycation’ right here on the Matakana Coast. Here are a few of our top picks for places to stay.

Teepee Matakana

Teepee Matakana is the ideal getaway to relax and recharge. These three gorgeous tepees hover over native rushes and grasses on a serene property surrounded by pine and native trees. Each tepee has its own private balcony and guests have access to a shared outdoor space with wood burner, outdoor lounge and picnic table. Tepee Matakana is located a short five-minute drive from Matakana Village and less than ten minutes from Omaha Beach.

Riverside Matakana

Riverside Matakana’s luxury getaway encompasses the ideals of a typical Kiwi bach: flexible, informal living. Designed by renowned New Zealand architects ‘Architectus’, the 17 luxury baches have a free flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. Expansive decks mean outdoor dining and barbecuing is possible year round. Above all, Riverside Matakana self-contained luxury baches provide a very Kiwi holiday experience, with beautiful, relaxed spaces set in stunning surroundings.

Pakiri Beach Holiday Park

At Pakiri Beach Holiday Park, there are choices for everyone. They offer beachfront accommodation with uninterrupted sea views through to a range of family and single room cabins, plus sites for camping, caravans and motorhomes. Only 20 minutes’ drive from Matakana on the waterfront at the beautiful white sand Pakiri beach, this is the perfect staycation for you if you want to get out on your surfboard or ride a horse along the beach.

Matakana Estate

If you are looking for luxury, Matakana Estate is the place to go. Treat yourself, you deserve it! The ultimate getaway destination offers countryside serenity and is perfect for weekends away for couples, groups and family to spend quality time to relax and unwind. Only minutes’ drive from pristine beaches and the Matakana Village Farmers Market, the location is ideal for exploration and access to outdoor activities. And being on a Matakana vineyard, a bar stocked with Matakana Estate wines is available, along with a fully equipped, contemporary kitchen.

Tawharanui Campground

The Tawharanui Peninsula is one of the best spots in Auckland for overnight camping. With an extensive coastline and choice of walks, you’re bound to find something that you love doing. This open sanctuary is home to heaps of native NZ wildlife, and if you’re lucky, you’ll hear the calls of kiwis at night. The coastal area is also a marine sanctuary, making for great snorkelling and lots of wildlife in the rockpools. 

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There are plenty of options for a perfect staycation in the area, so be sure to book before everything is filled up.