Matakana travel guide

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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matakana in August
Estimated hotel price
$160
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 China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matakana from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 3h.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion 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 China, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest flight to Matakana from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 3h.

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 Mode Car & Camper Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Matakana

Airlines serving Matakana

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,612 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
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Where to stay in Matakana

Average rates range from around $380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $333 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Matakana

Hiring a car in Matakana

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.22 and $44.29.

Expect to pay $2.77 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 $33.22 and $44.29.