Gentle Waves at Matarangi Beach New Zealand
Wash Stress Away

Only four and a half kilometers of beautiful unspoiled white sand is enough to spoil you on unspoiled little Matarangi Beach New Zealand, located in the heart of the Coromandel Peninsula, just two hours away from Auckland.

Gentle surf, tempered by the Mercury Islands and Great Barrier Reef, makes it ideal for family beach activities, and the order of the day is relaxation. You might spot dolphins, orcas, and other whales as you unwind.

Fishing and diving are popular New Zealand outdoor activities at offshore Mercury Islands, and nearby Whitianga is known as one of New Zealand’s top game fishing centers. Trampers will find many options for walking and hiking in the surrounding area of Matarangi.

Want a little bed and breakfast on the beach? At Matarangi Beach, a well planned environment includes coastal and waterfront properties to start your day right on the seafront, surrounded by pristine nature and recreational offerings. Beach villas and chalets offer spacious and well furnished contemporary accommodation.

Simplicity is the theme in this place meant for people who love the sea. The environment is relaxed and low key, with a general store, postal facility, café, and hardware store. Pleasures may include leisurely strolls and shelling on the beach, swimming, boating, bushwalking, boogie boarding, horseback riding, tennis, golf, and scenic cruises.

All this talk about relaxation at unspoiled Matarangi Beach making you hungry? The 2006 Whitianga Scallop Festival chose Omara’s Restaurant as a best dish winner. The restaurant is known for contemporary New Zealand cuisine, huge stone fireplace warmth, dining out on the deck, and a stunning location. Diners can always look forward to fresh caught temptations.

If the sea beach isn’t relaxing enough, more pampering awaits at Body Bliss Day Spa, with indulgent massages and other treats for the body and mind.

Wander away from the beach to find many local attractions. The nearby town of Whitianga, adventure racing, Castle Rock Winery, charter boat trips, Highzone adventure ropes course, pottery and carving studios, hand forged knife shop sightseeing tours, are all within easy reach.

And if you still crave more holiday beach, Cooks Beach and Hahei are a short drive south, and Hot Water Beach provides a unique opportunity to dig your own thermal hot tub in the sand!

Matarangi Beach makes a good base for trampers and other New Zealand tourists to explore the Coromandel Peninsula and a great stop for removing life’s stressors during your New Zealand vacation.