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Matauri Bay with its golden sandy beach looking out to the Cavalli Islands.
Matauri Bay is home to the Ngati Kura people. Climb to the top of the prominent Pa site and look out at the many Islands protecting the bay or pitch a tent, relax and watch others enjoying their day. At the top there is a staggering view of The Cavalli Islands and a sculpture by Kerikeri artist Chris Booth that remembers the Greenpeace vessel The Rainbow Warrior. Matauri Bay is the final resting-place of the ill-fated Greenpeace flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. Now home to reef fishes, it is known world-wide as a spectacular diving spot.
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This is a great place to go fishing - what else can be said - the picture tells it all.
Just throw back the littlies and only take what you can eat for the day and Tangaroa (the guardian of the Sea) will reward you for your efforts.
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Matauri Bay is also popular for activities such as horse trails, beachfront camping, safe swimming, and jet skiing
There is safe launching for your boat andgreat surf. Go swimming, snorkelling, or just wander along the beach fossicking for whatever the sea has offered up.
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On an easterly or south easterly swell Matauri Bay can produce excellent surfing at high tide |
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Camping is a casual affair. There is a general store to provide for your daily needs. Otherwise chill out with nature and enjoy New Zealand as it has always been.
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