Guidebook for Pakiri/Leigh
Sightseeing
This is New Zealand's first Marine Reserve and there is a discovery centre, a camp site, coastal walks, snorkeling, swimming and glass bottomed boat trip. 10 minutes away.
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Goat Island
This is New Zealand's first Marine Reserve and there is a discovery centre, a camp site, coastal walks, snorkeling, swimming and glass bottomed boat trip. 10 minutes away.
at Goat Island this is where the University of Auckland research is based and where the discovery centre for the public is available.
10 minutes away.
Leigh Marine Laboratory
160 Goat Island Rdat Goat Island this is where the University of Auckland research is based and where the discovery centre for the public is available.
10 minutes away.
Stunning white sand surf beach 10minutes away.
Alternatively, you can walk the (Te Araroa) track next to us down to Pakiri (45 minutes) and then 30 minutes to beach.
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Pakiri beach
Stunning white sand surf beach 10minutes away.
Alternatively, you can walk the (Te Araroa) track next to us down to Pakiri (45 minutes) and then 30 minutes to beach.
Matakana Farmers Market is so popular it is difficult to get car parking after 9.00am on Saturdays.
Local and organic produce surrounded by eateries and boutique shops. 20 minutes away.
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Boerenmarkt van Matakana Village
2 Matakana Valley RdMatakana Farmers Market is so popular it is difficult to get car parking after 9.00am on Saturdays.
Local and organic produce surrounded by eateries and boutique shops. 20 minutes away.
This lovely family beach is not tidal so great for all year round swimming and snorkeling. A favourite of locals!
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Te Kohuroa / Mathesons Bay
This lovely family beach is not tidal so great for all year round swimming and snorkeling. A favourite of locals!
Matheson Bay Reserve
One of the special bush walks in this reserve.
Leigh and surrounding area has a number of walks., including one to Mt Tamahunga right next to our house. All are listed on the local Leigh Walks :Brochure.https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
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Leigh
Leigh and surrounding area has a number of walks., including one to Mt Tamahunga right next to our house. All are listed on the local Leigh Walks :Brochure.https://www.leighbythesea.co.nz/things-to-do-in-leigh/walking-hiking/
Food Scene
The Sawmill is a delightful rustic cafe with huge rough tables for indoor and outdoor dining. Fabulous brunches and dinners with gigs on weekends. 10 minutes away.
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Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri RoadThe Sawmill is a delightful rustic cafe with huge rough tables for indoor and outdoor dining. Fabulous brunches and dinners with gigs on weekends. 10 minutes away.
Opened in 2015, this is a hip cafe that serves great coffee, (with dairy free option) , bacon butties and fish and chips through to cakes and slices (gluten free options) Our favourite coffee bar.
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Leigh Eats
18 Cumberland StOpened in 2015, this is a hip cafe that serves great coffee, (with dairy free option) , bacon butties and fish and chips through to cakes and slices (gluten free options) Our favourite coffee bar.
Our favourite restaurant in Matakana for lunch and dinner. Situated beside the river and the farmers market it is essential to book on weekends. And they have a gluten free menu. 20 minutes away.
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Matakana Market Kitchen
2 Matakana Valley RdOur favourite restaurant in Matakana for lunch and dinner. Situated beside the river and the farmers market it is essential to book on weekends. And they have a gluten free menu. 20 minutes away.
Our favourite artisan bakery within a lovely cafe at the roundabout. Perfect for brunch or lunch and there are also gluten and dairy free options.
20 minutes away.
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Plume Café Matakana
Matakana Wharf RoadOur favourite artisan bakery within a lovely cafe at the roundabout. Perfect for brunch or lunch and there are also gluten and dairy free options.
20 minutes away.
This is our go-to local bar . Richard is very involved with the Leigh Community and opens complementary hours with the Sawmill Cafe so they don't clash when demand is low.
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Leigh Bar and Eatery
21 Hauraki RdThis is our go-to local bar . Richard is very involved with the Leigh Community and opens complementary hours with the Sawmill Cafe so they don't clash when demand is low.
We love this place! Great atmosphere with huge roaring fires and beautifully cooked food. GF/DF options too.
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The Stables Restaurant & Events Venue
1151 Leigh RdWe love this place! Great atmosphere with huge roaring fires and beautifully cooked food. GF/DF options too.
The Farmers Daughter
329 Omaha Flats RdStunning food, views and decor
Everything Else
Pakiri Beach Holiday Park
261 Pakiri River RdOn Pakiri Beach with cabins and campsites. Ideal for family groups.
Food and Drink
The Leigh General Store has all your basic food and drink requirements including milk, bread (artisanal on weekends), ice packs and wine. In the same block sits Leigh Eats and Leigh Bar.
Leigh is a pretty fishing village with a general store, Leigh Eats around the corner and Leigh Bar up the road.
10 minutes away.
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Leigh
Leigh is a pretty fishing village with a general store, Leigh Eats around the corner and Leigh Bar up the road.
10 minutes away.
Wineries for lunch
Plume the Vineyard restaurant
Beautiful setting and food.
Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnFood and walking
Omaha Bay Vineyard
169 Takatu RoadCellar door platters lovely
Visit Sculptureum and then dine at Rothko for lunch. Delightful.
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Rothko at Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdVisit Sculptureum and then dine at Rothko for lunch. Delightful.
Markets
Matakana Country Park
1152 Leigh RdOperates Sundays 8.30 -1.00
Local favourite.
Boerenmarkt van Matakana Village
2 Matakana Valley RdWorld famous Saturday farmers market.