Or pop over the dunes where the sea will keep older kids and adults occupied until their teeth start chattering. Photo / NZMEīest place to pull over: Grab a haul of fish and chips from Aunty's Cafe, then drive down the dirt road opposite the shops to the Department of Conservation reserve where you'll find an elevated coastal site with views looking out to Whale Island (Moutohora) and White Island (Whakaari) and down the East Coast.īest swims: If you fancy going off-road, there's a bit of a traipse to the freshwater swimming hole that's fed by the Mimiha Stream, perfect for small kids. Related articlesĬamping ground at the beach near Matata. Go fish: The surfcasting off the long sandy beaches of Matata is some of the best in the world: two big competitions are held here in summer. If you want to move here: Open a restaurant that takes advantage of the supreme coastal views - you'd make a fine living and have a great lifestyle. Three more Warbrick brothers made the team in the 1940s-50s and then there were all those fabulous Maori All Backs from the 30s to the 50s including Laurie Raureti, John Rodrick, Eddie Howell, Albie Pryor, Hapi Potae and Maurice Raureti - rugby is big around here.īig business: Fonterra in nearby Edgecumbe or the mills in Kawerau. Matata has also bred loads of All Blacks, including Joe Warbrick in 1884. Town mascot: The taniwha made of tyres that floats in the lagoon.īest websites: and įamous locals: Local man Mark Dobson won last year's World of Wearable Art prize in the Weta Workshop Costume and Film Section for his design that was made mainly of dried fish skins with local fisher people contributing skins.
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