What is the water and sand quality of the Matakatia Beach?

Matakatia Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Matakatia Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Matakatia Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Matakatia Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Matakatia Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Matakatia Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Matakatia Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Matakatia Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Matakatia Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Matakatia Beach?

Matakatia Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Matakatia Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Matakatia Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ripples Cafe on the Marina is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Matakatia Beach?

There are 96 places to stay in the Matakatia Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Matakatia Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=447177&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Whangaparaoa Lodge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1194112&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Orewa Beachcomber</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5573625&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Weiti Waterfront</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5083207&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stanmore Bay Beach House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4974839&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Deluxe Coastal Home & Award-winning Golf</a></li></ul>

How far is the Matakatia Beach from parking?

The Matakatia Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Matakatia Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Matakatia Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Stanmore Bay Beach located in 2.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Matakatia Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Matakatia Beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is July with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Matakatia Beach (North island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Matakatia Beach (North island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Matakatia Beach with gray sand & pebble surface

Photo of Matakatia Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Matakatia Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Matakatia Beach

Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

7.3

#60 out of 86 in Auckland 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray sand & pebble Sand & Pebbles bottom Good for Kayaking Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Wade Heads • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

460m

Playground Brandon Reserve

990m

Playground Manly Playground

1.1km

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

1.3km

Playground Regency PlayGround

2.1km

Playground Stanmore Playground

2.5km

Playground Orewa Playground

7.7km

Playground Botanical Drive Park

9.6km

Park Matakatia Beach

50m

Park Big Manly Beach

520m

Park Manly Park

1.1km

Park South Avenue Reserve

1.2km

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

1.3km

Park Hilltop Reserve

1.6km

Park Sundown Reserve

1.6km

Park Garroway Green

1.8km

Park Edith Hopper Park

1.8km

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

8.2 - Very good 370m

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

8.6 - Excellent 910m

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Hello Manly

9.2 - Excellent 980m

Cafe Cafe Manly

9.2 - Excellent 990m

Thai Restaurant Maison Thai Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Italian Restaurant Due Amici Manly

9.6 - Exceptional 1000m

Cafe Cherry Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Sandwich Shop Subway

8.2 - Very good 7.9km

Supermarket New World

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

6km

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Amusement Center Auckland Adventure Park

9.3km

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About

Matakatia Beach is located on the South Pacific Ocean and it is in the 60th place out of 86 beaches in the Auckland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+15 ^o C +8 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Wade Heads • 4.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

460m

Playground Brandon Reserve

990m

Playground Manly Playground

1.1km

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

1.3km

Playground Regency PlayGround

2.1km

Playground Stanmore Playground

2.5km

Playground Orewa Playground

7.7km

Playground Botanical Drive Park

9.6km

Park Matakatia Beach

50m

Park Big Manly Beach

520m

Park Manly Park

1.1km

Park South Avenue Reserve

1.2km

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

1.3km

Park Hilltop Reserve

1.6km

Park Sundown Reserve

1.6km

Park Garroway Green

1.8km

Park Edith Hopper Park

1.8km

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

8.2 - Very good 370m

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

8.6 - Excellent 910m

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

9.2 - Excellent 960m

Restaurant Hello Manly

9.2 - Excellent 980m

Cafe Cafe Manly

9.2 - Excellent 990m

Thai Restaurant Maison Thai Restaurant

8.8 - Excellent 990m

Italian Restaurant Due Amici Manly

9.6 - Exceptional 1000m

Cafe Cherry Cafe

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Sandwich Shop Subway

8.2 - Very good 7.9km

Supermarket New World

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

6km

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Amusement Center Auckland Adventure Park

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

950m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Luxury house with Clifftop Seaview

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 3.4km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Whangaparaoa Lodge

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 2.5km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Gulf Harbour Guest House Apartment

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 6.2km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Stanmore Bay Beach House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 2.1km from center

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2.6km from the beach

Picture Perfect - Whangaparaoa Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 1.5km from center

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Deluxe Coastal Home & Award-winning Golf

2.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Deluxe Coastal Home & Award-winning Golf

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 6.5km from center

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3.7km from the beach

Views on Vipond - Stanmore Bay Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 2.3km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

The Weiti Waterfront

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 620m from center

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6.2km from the beach

Remarkable Red Beach - Red Beach Holiday Home

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 4.9km from center

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6.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Long Bay Leisure

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 4.2km from center

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7.6km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Orewa Beachcomber

Motel

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 6.4km from center

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7.6km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Pohutukawa Lodge by Orewa Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Wade Heads • 5.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Wade Heads • 4.1km

Transport

Airport

KUI • 22.8km

Bus Station

Coast Plaza • 2.6km

Train Station

Britomart Train Station • 24.5km

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Matakatia Beach

Whangaparaoa, New Zealand

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

Playground Brandon Reserve

Playground Manly Playground

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

Playground Regency PlayGround

Playground Stanmore Playground

Playground Orewa Playground

Playground Botanical Drive Park

Park Matakatia Beach

Park Big Manly Beach

Park Manly Park

Park South Avenue Reserve

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

Park Hilltop Reserve

Park Sundown Reserve

Park Garroway Green

Park Edith Hopper Park

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

Restaurant Hello Manly

Cafe Cafe Manly

Thai Restaurant Maison Thai Restaurant

Italian Restaurant Due Amici Manly

Cafe Cherry Cafe

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

Sandwich Shop Subway

Supermarket New World

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

Amusement Center Auckland Adventure Park

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Weather

Wade Heads, Auckland,

Playground Hardley Reserve Playground

Playground Brandon Reserve

Playground Manly Playground

Playground Gulf Harbour Playground

Playground Regency PlayGround

Playground Stanmore Playground

Playground Orewa Playground

Playground Botanical Drive Park

Park Matakatia Beach

Park Big Manly Beach

Park Manly Park

Park South Avenue Reserve

Park Gulf Harbour Reserve

Park Hilltop Reserve

Park Sundown Reserve

Park Garroway Green

Park Edith Hopper Park

Cafe Ripples Cafe on the Marina

Meal Takeaway Manly Takeaways & Sun View Chinese

Bar Manly Bar & Grill

Restaurant Hello Manly

Cafe Cafe Manly

Thai Restaurant Maison Thai Restaurant

Italian Restaurant Due Amici Manly

Cafe Cherry Cafe

Bar Mainsail Bar & Bistro

Sandwich Shop Subway

Supermarket New World

Tourist Attraction Stanmore Bay Beach

Tourist Attraction Giant Frame

Tourist Attraction Red Beach

Amusement Center Chipmunks Playland & Cafe Whangaparaoa

Amusement Center Auckland Adventure Park

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