Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matakana travel guide

Matakana Tourism | Matakana Guide

You're Going to Love Matakana

Matakana is a must-see destination in Auckland, New Zealand. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matakana to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matakana

Matakana in October
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matakana in October
Estimated hotel price
$186
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Matakana

Plane

Although Matakana doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Whangarei (WRE), which is located 72 km from Matakana. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matakana from Australia departs from Maroochydore and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Matakana is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 55 km from Matakana. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

Although Matakana doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Whangarei (WRE), which is located 72 km from Matakana. Auckland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air India, Air China and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matakana from Australia departs from Maroochydore and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Matakana is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 55 km from Matakana. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and North Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Matakana

AKLAuckland Intl
KKEKerikeri
WREWhangarei

Airlines serving Matakana

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Matakana

Average rates range from around $390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matakana

Hiring a car in Matakana

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Matakana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Matakana (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.11 and $41.47.

Matakana Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Matakana city guide for the best Matakana travel tips. To help you organise your Matakana trip ideas, this Matakana visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.