Matakana

This article is about the town. For the island, see Matakana Island. For the river, see Matakana River. For the electorate, see Matakana (New Zealand electorate).

Matakana
Matakana Wharf Reserve and Matakana River viewed from the village junction.
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 / -36.35167; 174.71667
CountryNew Zealand
RegionAuckland Region
WardRodney ward
Local boardRodney Local Board
SubdivisionWarkworth subdivision
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityAuckland Council
Area
[1]
 • Total1.60 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total670
 • Density420/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]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Area was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ Peter Dowling, ed. (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 11. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
  4. ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 31. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
  5. ^ "Matakana Coast Wineries & Breweries". Archived from the original on 6 June 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
  6. ^ "Matakana travel". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  7. ^ "Matakana Travel Guide". Jasons Travel Media.
  8. ^ "Auckland to Matakana". Auckland to Matakana. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  9. ^ 'Under Matakana's Spell', Cuisine magazine. Archived 18 December 2007 at the Wayback Machine