Mata Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
Town Basin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Whangarei with a trip to Town Basin Marina. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in the area.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Whangarei Quarry Gardens, a lovely green space in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Claphams National Clock Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Claphams National Clock Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Amble around the area's marina or visit its spas.
Botanica & Cafler Park
You can find out about the history of Whangarei with a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Reyburn House
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Reyburn House during your trip to Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Mata
Takahiwai
Check out nearby sights like Reotahi Bay while you're spending some time in Takahiwai and the surrounding area.
Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.
Oakleigh
While visiting Oakleigh, you might make a stop by sights like Ruakaka Beach and Mcleod Bay.
Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.
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- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Lang's Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Mangawhai Village Market
- Tutukaka Marina
- Quarry Arts Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Tutukaka Headland
- Waipu Museum
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