About Matapouri

Matapouri village is located in Northland New Zealand, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Matapouri

view the highest rated beaches in area

Good for Relax

Matapouri Beach

Matapouri 0.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Sandy Bay Beach

Woolleys Bay 0.2 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
3.5 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Whananaki South Beach

Whananaki South 0.4 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index

Whale Bay Beach

Matapouri 0.9 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Difficult access • Crowded in season • Large low tide
1.2 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Wellingtons Bay Beach

Wellingtons Bay 0.3 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
4.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Woolleys Bay Beach

Woolleys Bay 1.6 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Matapouri are Matapouri Beach, Sandy Bay Beach, Whananaki South Beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Matapouri, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

5 out of 7 beaches in Matapouri are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 4 beaches in Matapouri have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Matapouri's beaches

Matapouri Beach
10 Ezra Kellan

This beach will make you fall in love with New Zealand as it showcases the true beauty of natural NZ beaches! I highly recommend visiting, you will be amazed! Don't miss the Mermaid Pools, just a 15-minute hike from Matapouri beach.

Grahams Bay Beach
10 Liam Anderson

Wow, this beach is absolutely incredible!

The warmest month during the year in this area is February, with the air temperature rising up to 22.9°C and the water temperature up to 20.8°C. The coldest month is August, with the air temperature dropping down to 14.9°C and the water temperature down to 15.4°C.