Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Matakana February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Matakana](https://expedia.ca/Matakana-Hotels.d6145344.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Matakana Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matakana.d6145344.Car-Rental-Guide)[Matakana Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Matakana.d6145344.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Matakana ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Matakana Types of activities [Matakana travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Matakana.dx6145344) ![View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/c2dee508-14f0-4002-a94d-22dc9ff9f33b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/c2dee508-14f0-4002-a94d-22dc9ff9f33b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Mount Mainganui to Matakana Island on northern island of New Zealand in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/6e82c153-3b04-4906-8831-9476bdfa0cba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matakana Island from Mount Maunganui, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6145344/a2cb0170-54a4-4fff-aaef-dbd8a3c7f1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Matakana Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Matakana has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Matakana is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Matakana to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Matakana Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Matakana. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Matakana attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Matakana | Number of things to do | 29 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details): CA $41 | | Top 5 things to do | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners](/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkelling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details)[Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](/things-to-do/null.a4588548.activity-details)[Glass Bottom Boat Tour](/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour.a47490729.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners](/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkelling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details)[Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](/things-to-do/null.a4588548.activity-details)[Glass Bottom Boat Tour](/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour.a47490729.activity-details) | | With kids | [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners](/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkelling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details)[Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details)[Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](/things-to-do/null.a4588548.activity-details)[Glass Bottom Boat Tour](/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour.a47490729.activity-details) | ## What to do in Matakana --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Matakana ![Sky Tower showing a skyscraper, skyline and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055180/2acea9de-d01f-41a3-8705-83bbbc0042e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sky Tower 4.5/5(136 reviews) Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Sky-Tower-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6055180.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Ferry Terminal showing city views and a marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6227247/66bef2da-e1de-4764-9e0a-499aa4566f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Ferry Terminal 4.5/5(165 reviews) Combining historic architecture with modern facilities, Auckland’s harbourside transport terminal is the place to embark on an adventure or simply sit with a coffee and watch the world go by. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Ferry-Terminal-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227247.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fog drifting over Mt Eden summit, Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055184/5144881b-acdc-42a7-a328-86297f558bce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eden Park 4.5/5(44 reviews) Catch an event at Eden Park during your trip to Auckland. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Park-Mount-Eden.d6055184.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sunset on the Sky Tower in Auckland creating a moody backdrop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/346/af467c93-0a67-4b10-b585-97015d85d68b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SkyCity Casino 4/5(26 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to SkyCity Casino during your travels in Auckland? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/SkyCity-Casino-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6227133.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland CBD with Viaduct Basin in the foreground.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080549/41cebbe6-ccdb-4d0a-9ff8-4b16b89e6e58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princes Wharf 4.5/5(138 reviews) During your trip to Auckland, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Princes Wharf. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Princes-Wharf-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080549.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mt. Eden featuring cbd, a skyscraper and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508153/ce42b689-1f84-4457-a776-f8c870832def.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Eden 4.5/5(48 reviews) Take a walking trail that visits a volcano crater, a 19th-century prison and the historic buildings of this quaint village. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Eden-Mount-Eden.d508153.Vacation-Attraction) ![Building of the university of Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080485/67b16873-0354-47b3-a2a3-a2347ac8df0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Auckland 4/5(42 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at University of Auckland as part of your travels around Auckland. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/University-Of-Auckland-Auckland-Central-Business-District.d6080485.Vacation-Attraction) ![Auckland Zoo showing zoo animals and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080499/0d4239c9-e2e4-4679-8003-5d04809b1fdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Zoo 4.5/5(28 reviews) Encounter rare and endangered species from New Zealand and across the globe, including the pygmy marmoset and the huge white rhino. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Zoo-Western-Springs.d6080499.Vacation-Attraction) ![Orewa Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111632/ee9d1531-7b43-4ed0-a705-1016876565fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orewa Beach 4.5/5(15 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Orewa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Auckland. [](https://expedia.ca/Orewa-Beach-Auckland.d6111632.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Matakana ![Sky Tower showing skyline, a city and city views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052693/8983defc-4575-4e41-9e88-654be3c68388.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Auckland ![Mangawhai Heads Beach featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111690/745f6b9a-1089-477a-8fe1-9db7ccda2469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Warkworth ![Rugged coast as Leigh ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692487227812712448/74e88dec-0208-4fef-950a-499e0d37ce15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Big Omaha ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matakana worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Matakana? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Matakana? ### Is three days enough to stay in Matakana? ### Is Matakana a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Matakana with kids? > - [Explore gardens & galleries filled with incredible art, Matakana](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-gardens-galleries-filled-with-incredible-art-matakana.a46933660.activity-details) > - [Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour for Beginners](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/leigh-goat-island-guided-snorkelling-tour-for-beginners.a4519555.activity-details) > - [Goat Island Experience Guided Snorkelling for Beginners](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/goat-island-experience-guided-snorkelling-for-beginners.a50881190.activity-details) > - [Goat Island Guided Snorkelling Tour For Advanced](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/null.a4588548.activity-details) > - [Glass Bottom Boat Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/glass-bottom-boat-tour.a47490729.activity-details) ### What to do in Matakana for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Matakana? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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