{"id":96,"date":"2017-08-09T16:52:42","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T03:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bgw.staging.addventure.co.nz:8082\/?p=96"},"modified":"2023-07-24T14:36:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T02:36:38","slug":"things-to-do-in-matakana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bachcare.co.nz\/blog\/things-to-do-in-matakana\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Insider’s Guide to Matakana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Things to do in Matakana<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Just a 40 minute drive from Auckland will bring you to Matakana, the heart of boutique shopping, markets and a great community vibe. Here\u2019s our insider’s guide to help you indulge in a little eating, drinking and shopping (Matakana style).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matakana Village<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matakana Village Farmers Market<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The famed, and revelled by many Matakana Village<\/a> Farmers Market. This wonderful market is held every Saturday from 8am – 1pm and has a little something indulgent for everyone – prepare your palettes! Think whitebait fritters, fresh coffee, bacon butties, crepes, wholesome local produce, plentiful pastries, floral bouquets and much more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s also live entertainment to guarantee good vibes. Ditch your usual Saturday morning routine and make the pilgrimage out of the city to treat yourself to some moreish treats, whilst perched alongside the river that runs through the village. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soak in the humming energy of this Saturday tradition, or grab some goodies to go and park up at one of the beautiful nearby beaches for an epic picnic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insider Tip: The Matakana Market is the perfect place to get ingredients for a gormet picnic before spending the day at the beach!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Morris and James Pottery<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Looking to get your hands dirty? Have a go at throwing some clay at <\/span>Morris and James Pottery<\/span><\/a>. The pottery experience starts in the morning for a coffee (seeing a trend yet?) and ends with an included lunch. In between, you\u2019ll go from pottery amateur to pottery-competent. It\u2019s a great way to discover a new hobby! If you don\u2019t have time for the lessons but you\u2019re still keen to take a tour of the factory, make sure you\u2019re around for the free 11:30 am tour. For those interested in buying locally made pottery, they also have an on-site shop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insider Tip: <\/span>Matakana local Daniel says that <\/span>Mmk<\/span><\/a> (Matakana Market Kitchen) is the best place to grab a bite to eat.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Matakana Market Kitchen<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many would say this is somewhat of a Matakana institution – and they’re not wrong! Serving up incredible fare for brunch, lunch and dinner you won’t be disappointed. Do yourself a favour and try their crazy garlic fries, whilst sitting next to the roaring fireplace or outside by the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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