Guidebook for Whangateau
Food Scene
Great local food at a reasonable price. 5 mins drive from the bach
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The Stables Restaurant & Events Venue
1151 Leigh RdGreat local food at a reasonable price. 5 mins drive from the bach
Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdFabulous gelatos
So French Cafe Deli
2 Neville StAuthentic French cafe serving pastries, baguettes and meals.
Locally brewed beer and tasting platters served in a rustic environment.
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The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdLocally brewed beer and tasting platters served in a rustic environment.
Parks & Nature
Great surf beach, marine reserve, walking trails and an open bird sanctuary. Lovely spot for a picnic lunch. Takes around 1/2 hour to drive from the bach.
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Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
Takatu RoadGreat surf beach, marine reserve, walking trails and an open bird sanctuary. Lovely spot for a picnic lunch. Takes around 1/2 hour to drive from the bach.
Lovely walking trails around the island, great swimming and a grand old mansion. Ferry departs from Sandspit Wharf https://kawaucruises.co.nz/
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Kawau Island
Lovely walking trails around the island, great swimming and a grand old mansion. Ferry departs from Sandspit Wharf https://kawaucruises.co.nz/
Popular surf beach and resort area. A pest-free bird sanctuary is located at the tip of the beach, which makes a lovely walk. Or hire a paddleboard and explore the quieter, inner side of the spit, paddleboard hire from https://www.blueadventures.co.nz/sup
Drive time is 15 mins from the bach.
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Omaha Beach
Broadlands DrivePopular surf beach and resort area. A pest-free bird sanctuary is located at the tip of the beach, which makes a lovely walk. Or hire a paddleboard and explore the quieter, inner side of the spit, paddleboard hire from https://www.blueadventures.co.nz/sup
Drive time is 15 mins from the bach.
Excellent snorkelling from the beach with lots of fish life. Goat Island is approximately a 10 min drive from the bach. Snorkelling gear can be hired at the beach or at https://www.goatislanddive.co.nz/snorkel-hire on the way there.
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Goat Island Marine Reserve
Excellent snorkelling from the beach with lots of fish life. Goat Island is approximately a 10 min drive from the bach. Snorkelling gear can be hired at the beach or at https://www.goatislanddive.co.nz/snorkel-hire on the way there.
Lovely local walks in the area
https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
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Leigh
Lovely local walks in the area
https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
Shopping
Great place for Saturday brunch. A food market is held in the village every Saturday morning
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Bauernmarkt im Matakana Village
2 Matakana Valley RdGreat place for Saturday brunch. A food market is held in the village every Saturday morning
Essentials
Countdown Warkworth
26 Neville StEntertainment & Activities
Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley Rd