Matarangi About Us

  Located on the east coast of the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula, Matarangi offers 4.5 km of picture perfect white sandy beach. This purpose built holiday resort offers the luxury of town services to all sections, has a small shopping centre with licensed superette, hire, hardware and giftware store, a café and is only a short distance from the larger retail centre of Whitianga. Whether you are looking for an action packed holiday or a more relaxed leisurely break, Matarangi has a lot to entice. Launch your boat from the all tide ramp into the pristine waters of the Whangapoua harbour, perfect for sailing, kayaking, water skiing and jet skiing. The harbour provides access to some great fishing and diving spots at the offshore Mercury Islands just 10 km away, or venture further airfield for game fishing.

Numerous public tennis courts are dotted around the resort and the flat walkways are great for family biking and walking excursions. Follow the walkway from the end of the beach as it leads you around the spit/headland along the harbours edge to the boat ramp. Find your own spot on the north facing beach and join the kids with the boogy boards in the gentle surf waves. You may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins and orcas, known to frequent the bay. For all the golf enthusiasts the Dunes Golf Resort Matarangi, will provide all the challenge you need. The stunning Coromandel ranges form the backdrop to the 18 hole championship course with picturesque sea and harbour views from almost every hole. Omara’s Restaurant and bar overlooks the 18th and provides dining facilities for up to 120 people.

Matarangi offers a wide range of holiday options from beachfront award winning homes to the more traditional family bach. Many sections have serviced utilities allowing owners to camp in tents and caravans. Come and experience the magic that this stunning paradise offers.