Matakana | |
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 Matakana Wharf Reserve and Matakana River viewed from the village junction. | |
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| Coordinates: 36°21′6″S 174°43′0″E / 36.35167°S 174.71667°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Ward | Rodney ward |
| Local board | Rodney Local Board |
| Subdivision | Warkworth subdivision |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.60 km2 (0.62 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
| • Total | 670 |
| • Density | 420/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Matakana is a small town in the Rodney Ward of Auckland Council of New Zealand. Warkworth lies about 9 km (5½ miles) to the south-west, Snells Beach the same distance to the south, Ōmaha is about 7 km (4¼ miles) to the east, and Leigh about 13 km (8 miles) to the north-east. The Matakana River flows through the town and into Kawau Bay to the south-east.[3][4]
The surrounding area contains several vineyards and breweries,[5] developing a name for pinot gris, merlot, syrah and a host of obscure varietals.[6] Offering 'a slice of rural community life', the area offers craft outlets, markets, boutique stores, and country cafes.[7] The reasonable proximity to Auckland (around one hour's drive off-peak[8]) has led to the region becoming a trendy getaway spot for foodie Aucklanders.[9]
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- ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 11. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 31. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ "Matakana Coast Wineries & Breweries". Archived from the original on 6 June 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
- ^ "Matakana travel". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ "Matakana Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
- ^ "Auckland to Matakana". Auckland to Matakana. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ 'Under Matakana's Spell', Cuisine magazine. Archived 18 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine