what’s on
There’s always so much happening in Warkworth and the Matakana Coast region, from live music to family days out to special events at the nearby vineyards and restaurants. See the below table for this week’s events and scroll down further to find tips for the best activities in the area including golf, surfing, motor cycle routes and mountain biking.
this week
Matakana Coast venues, pubs & restaurant gig guides
Links to the latest from the locals, about their specials and events:
Smiths Bar: Link to gig guide and weekly themes - Upcoming Fathers day $25 Burger and Beer
Puhoi Pub: Link to gig guide - grab a pint and laze on the lawn listening to local tunes
Tahi Bar: Link to gig guide & FB page - short walk from the Lodge, great local tunes & pints
travel with your passion
At Warkworth Lodge - we’ll help you discover local people, clubs, events and experiences that share your interests
Turn your holiday into more than a getaway. Connect with local communities that share your interests, and enjoy authentic experiences beyond the usual tourist trail
Below is a good starting point for some key special interests….
surfs up…
links to local beach surf reports:
Omaha Beach
Tawharanui Beach
Pakiri Beach
motorcycling…
9am Sunday local motorcyclist meet up outside “Warkworth Bakehouse” Queen Street, Warkworth. Grab a coffee and have a chat, casual fun gathering.
Puhoi pub, Puhoi. Iconic haunt for motorcyclist and car enthusiast. A must do for all motorheads. Check out their gig guide for local band & events like Axe man competition
Coming soon… Owner Liz Bays’ passion is Motorcycle adventure riding.
Here Liz will post GPX files of her favourite local rides…..
Adventure ride -Leigh/Pakiri/Tomorata/Mangawahi/Port Albert/ Kaipara Hills
Tar seal ride - Matakana/Whangaripo valley/Mangawai/Wellsford/Hellensville/Puhoi
golf…
links to local golf course webpages:
Omaha Beach links golf club
Warkworth golf club
Tapora golf club
Mangawhai golf club
TeArai Links golf course
vintage cars & hot rods…
Coming soon…
destination cafes…
ride, drive or cycle to these tucked-out-a-the-way cafe’s, that will take you on an interesting jaunt off the beaten track, to good food, a must see location or local icon.
MATAKANA
Cafe Nectar (liz’s favorite GF/DF place)
Sawmill smoko room & brewery
Farmers Daughter
Brick Bay Glasshouse Kitchen & sculpture trail
PUHOI
Puhoi Pub - iconic pub in historic village with great food and live local bands on weekend afternoons, stop in on the way home from the beach, togs are ok here!
LEIGH/PAKIRI
Whanga Eats - Whangaripo Valley
Leigh Eats - Leigh (fish & chips)
TE ARAI/MANGAWAHI
Ric’s cafe - TeArai (check if closed for repairs)
Mangawhai Tavern - waterside pub food
WAIPU
The Cove - Waipu
McClouds Pizza Barn & Brewrey -Waipu
PORT ALBERT
Port Albert Store - Port Albert (fish&chips)
HELLENSVILLE
Ginger crunch cafe - Railway station cafe
and so much more will keep you updated…
and so much more
We will continue listing here as time allows.
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kite surfing, kayaking, wine making, sewing, art hubs, soccer, tennis,
and so much more… we hope to list them all… in the meantime,
got a passion not listed here?
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09 422 2500
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