Matarangi Beach

Nearby restaurants include Pipers Cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on seafood, and The Dunes Restaurant and Bar, which offers a range of dishes including pizzas, seafood, and burgers.

There are several hotels near Matarangi Beach, including The Dunes Golf Resort, which offers self-contained villas with golf course views, and The Sands Apartments, which offer ocean views and easy beach access. Another option is the Matarangi Beachfront Motel, which offers spacious accommodations with kitchen facilities and a private patio.

Matarangi Beach has many amenities, including BBQ areas, picnic tables, and a playground. There are no lifeguards on duty, but there are public bathrooms and dogs are allowed on the beach.

There are no lifeguards on duty, but there are public bathrooms and dogs are allowed on the beach.

There is a large parking lot at Matarangi Beach, and it is free of charge. There is also wheelchair access to the beach and a boat ramp available for those who wish to go fishing or boating.

Fun facts about Matarangi Beach include that it is the largest development in the Coromandel Peninsula and was designed in the 1980s as a resort town. It was named Matarangi, which means "Alighting Place of the Sun" in Maori.

Attractions near Matarangi Beach include the Kuaotunu Bay and Rings Beach, both of which offer stunning views and good spots for fishing. There is also the Mercury Bay Estate Vineyard, which produces award-winning wines and offers wine tasting.