On a recent visit to Auckland I spent a day exploring Matakana. This is a small village just over an hour north as you head to the Bay of Island's. The small village centre has an excellent weekend market on Saturday's and a range of neat boutique stores. The area is well known for crafts, a few wineries and a peaceful rural environment. It is not too far from the coast so beach walks and swimming are further options.
There is no large scale accommodation here, most places are small boutique B&B style properties.
Certainly Matakana is a destination worth considering if you want to be near but not in Auckland or as a stop over for the often like drive between the Bay of Island's and Rotorua.
No comments:
Post a Comment