Marvellous Matarangi

Enjoy a wonderfully relaxed beach atmosphere, with as much activity or inactivity as you can handle.

Matarangi, at just two and a half hour's drive from Auckland, Hamilton and the Bay of Plenty or a twenty-minute flight from Auckland, is in the heart of the stunning Coromandel region to the east of the Hauraki Gulf and Firth of Thames.

Here you'll find a wonderfully relaxed beach atmosphere, with as much activity or inactivity as you can handle. Aside from the popular beachside pursuits of swimming, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and deep sea diving, Matarangi also offers a number of fantastic on-shore pastimes.

The Dunes Golf Resort is a fabulous 18-hole international golf course, recently upgraded to further enhance the playing experience.

It is now considered one of the finest courses on the New Zealand golfing circuit, offering a number of tournaments for keen players and enthusiasts throughout the year, including the ever-popular Stella Challenge.

Not far from the Dunes, you'll find eight all-weather tennis courts, a superb bowling green, a beautiful native walkway around the peninsula and a number of challenging mountain bike trails.

While there's always plenty to do on your own or as a family, Matarangi also provides a great deal of entertainment year round. From local fishing competitions, fun runs and sandcastle building days, to hosting beach volleyball pro tours, mountain biking events and golf tournaments.

Then there's a number of visiting bands and comedians visiting the area on a regular basis. And if you want to really enjoy your holiday, forget about cooking and try out the food at Omara's Restaurant and Bar. Overlooking the 18th hole of the Dunes Golf Resort with the stunning Castle Rock as a backdrop, Omara's is open both day and night, offering   seafood, wines and meals to suit any occasion. 

During the summer months, you'll find a number of local and overseas bands playing at Omara's, so it's the perfect place to go after a day in the sun to really unwind.

It's also an idyllic spot year round for a wedding reception; either to follow a romantic ceremony on the beach or one held right outside on the beautiful green lawns. And if you choose to mix some relaxation with work, Omara's can be hired out for small strategy sessions and team building exercises or conferences for as many as 100 people.

There are still a few sections for sale at Matarangi for those on the lookout for the perfect beach house destination, with the latest release (The Range) starting at $215,000 and not requiring settlement until June 2007.

If you're more interested in buying a ready-built home, the brand new Villas are priced at just $495,000, fully furnished and offering a two-year guaranteed rental return of 6 per cent per annum.

For those who haven't visited Matarangi before and would like to enjoy a few days discovering it, holiday villas are available for rent throughout the year by visiting www.matarangi.co.nz. 

You can be assured of a fantastic holiday full of fun and entertainment. Contact Matarangi Beach Estates on 0800 77 22 44.