Matakana
Encyclopedia
Matakana is a small town in the Rodney District
of New Zealand
. Warkworth
is about 9 km to the south-west, Snells Beach
the same distance to the south, Omaha
is about 7 km to the east, and Leigh
is about 13 km to the north-east. The Matakana River flows through the town and into Kawau Bay to the south-east.
The surrounding area contains several vineyards. It is also known for its farmers' market, cinema, cafes, restaurants and boutique food shops. The reasonable proximity to Auckland (around one hour drive) has led to the region becoming a trendy getaway spot for foodie Aucklanders.
of 9 and a roll of 382. The school was established in 1862.
The Matakana Farmers' Market is held every Saturday
Matakana School Gala is an annual event which attracts thousands from the surrounding district
Music Mountain Matakana is a musical event held in the hills behind Matakana in late summer
The Matakana Seagull Raft Race is held on the Matakana River every November. Power for the rafts is provided by restored British Seagull outboard motors.
Rodney District
The Rodney District of New Zealand was a local government area in the northernmost part in New Zealand's Auckland Region, created in 1989 from the amalgamation of Helensville Borough and Rodney County. The seat of the district council is at Orewa, and the district includes Kawau Island to the...
of New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. Warkworth
Warkworth, New Zealand
Warkworth is a town in the upper North Island of New Zealand, within the Rodney District and lying at the far north of the Auckland Region but just south of the Northland Region...
is about 9 km to the south-west, Snells Beach
Snells Beach
Snells Beach is a small town in the north of Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the eastern coast of the Mahurangi Peninsula and its namesake beach faces east across Kawau Bay to Kawau Island...
the same distance to the south, Omaha
Omaha, New Zealand
Omaha is a small beach town on Omaha Bay in the Rodney District, in the north of New Zealand. It is located 74.7 km north of Auckland. It is on a sandspit that adjoins Tawharanui Peninsula and separates Whangateau Harbour from Omaha Bay. The nearest sizable town is Warkworth which is situated...
is about 7 km to the east, and Leigh
Leigh, New Zealand
Leigh is a small coastal community in the north of the Auckland Region of New Zealand. It lies on the west side of Omaha Cove, a small inlet within Omaha Bay to the south of Cape Rodney. It is 13 km from Matakana, 21 km from Warkworth and approximately 92 km north of Auckland City...
is about 13 km to the north-east. The Matakana River flows through the town and into Kawau Bay to the south-east.
The surrounding area contains several vineyards. It is also known for its farmers' market, cinema, cafes, restaurants and boutique food shops. The reasonable proximity to Auckland (around one hour drive) has led to the region becoming a trendy getaway spot for foodie Aucklanders.
Education
Matakana School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile ratingSocio-Economic Decile
Decile, Socio-Economic Decile or Socio-Economic Decile Band is a widely used measure in education in New Zealand used to target funding and support to more needy schools....
of 9 and a roll of 382. The school was established in 1862.
Events
Matakana hosts many varied events throughout the year.The Matakana Farmers' Market is held every Saturday
Matakana School Gala is an annual event which attracts thousands from the surrounding district
Music Mountain Matakana is a musical event held in the hills behind Matakana in late summer
The Matakana Seagull Raft Race is held on the Matakana River every November. Power for the rafts is provided by restored British Seagull outboard motors.