Matakana

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View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer
View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer
View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer
Matakana Island from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

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Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Auckland
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$146 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this vacation home in Matakana. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Lovely place nice and clean with everything you could need. Very quite.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.
Riverside Matakana

Riverside Matakana

3.5 out of 5
170 Green Rd Matakana Auckland
Stay at this villa in Matakana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Heron's Flight are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Wonderful place close to Matakana. The cabin was large and definitely can sleep 6 people. Clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and friendly. The pool is rather on a small side but its heated so perfect for the kids and for a nice soak. Will definitely stay there again

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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Riverside Matakana
Waves Motel

Waves Motel

4 out of 5
Corner Hibiscus Coast Highway & Kohu St Orewa
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (645 reviews)
We love that Waves Motel is just steps away from sandy beach of Orewa. Spacious motel with in-room spa. Motel 11 do had some issues with the spa plug n power switch which we had brought up to lady upon checkout. Will stay at Waves again as the location is great

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Waves Motel
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Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.

Matakana Auckland
Stay at this vacation home in Matakana. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Ascension Wine Estate Matakana Auckland and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Lovely place nice and clean with everything you could need. Very quite.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Matakana Puri Retreat. Cozy and comfortable pet friendly accommodation.
Riverside Matakana

Riverside Matakana

3.5 out of 5
170 Green Rd Matakana Auckland
Stay at this villa in Matakana. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Sandspit Ferry Terminal and Heron's Flight are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Wonderful place close to Matakana. The cabin was large and definitely can sleep 6 people. Clean and tidy. Staff were helpful and friendly. The pool is rather on a small side but its heated so perfect for the kids and for a nice soak. Will definitely stay there again

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Riverside Matakana
Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa

4 out of 5
9-13 Tamariki Avenue Orewa NZ
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Orewa. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews)
Excellent location, service superb, unit very clean had all the amenities we needed . Front desk , Eric & Freda were very accommodating. Thank you for the upgrade requested. Looking to return for a month. Highly recommend this property close to grocery stores, restaurants and shops. Nice drive from ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

Marsden Suites Nautilus Orewa
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and cbd

Sky Tower

4.5/5(536 reviews)

Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.

Sky Tower
Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland

Eden Park

4.5/5(162 reviews)

Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Eden Park
Auckland Ferry Terminal featuring a marina and cbd

Auckland Ferry Terminal

4.5/5(447 reviews)

Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.

Auckland Ferry Terminal
Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop.

SkyCity Casino

4/5(123 reviews)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

SkyCity Casino
Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals

Auckland Zoo

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino.

Auckland Zoo
Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.

Princes Wharf

4.5/5(313 reviews)

During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Princes Wharf

Things to do

Incredible sunsets

Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket

$32
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket
Piha Beach

Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland

$120
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland
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Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour

$252
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Waitomo Caves & Rotorua - Te Puia Small-Group Tour
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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

$42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets

$23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium Tickets
Auckland Harbour Cruise

Auckland Harbour Cruise

$35
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Auckland Harbour Cruise
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Reviews of Matakana

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5/5 - Excellent

Sue

Sculptureum a must see Market excellent

5/5 - Excellent

Kim

Plume garden cafe in the village is fantastic for breakfast

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