Notable viewpoint · Far North, Northland
Matakā
Matakā is a viewpoint in Far North, Northland.
Matakā: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Matakā
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Matakā — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -35.16099, 174.11510. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Matakā
- Rangihoua Bay · beach · Far North · ~3 km · Must-see
- Purerua Peninsula · beach · Far North · ~8 km · Must-see
- Maiki Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~13 km · Must-see
- Bay of Islands · beach · Far North · ~13 km · Must-see
- The Treaty House · fort · Far North · ~15 km · Must-see
- Urupukapuka Island · river spot · Far North · ~15 km · Must-see
- Ngātokimatawhaorua · attraction · Far North · ~15 km · Must-see
- Te Puke · viewpoint · Far North · ~16 km · Must-see
- St. James Church · church · Far North · ~19 km · Must-see
- Rainbow Falls · waterfall · Far North · ~21 km · Must-see
- Cape Brett · beach · Far North · ~25 km · Must-see
- Cape Brett Lighthouse · beach · Far North · ~25 km · Must-see
- Holy Trinity Church · church · Far North · ~33 km · Must-see
- Te Waimate Mission Station · park · Far North · ~35 km · Must-see
- Saint John The Baptist Church · church · Far North · ~35 km · Must-see
- Pouerua · viewpoint · Far North · ~36 km · Must-see
- Maungaturoto · viewpoint · Far North · ~39 km · Must-see
- Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~41 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Matakā
- Maiki Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~13 km · Must-see
- Te Puke · viewpoint · Far North · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pouerua · viewpoint · Far North · ~36 km · Must-see
- Maungaturoto · viewpoint · Far North · ~39 km · Must-see
- Tarahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~41 km · Must-see
- Putahi · viewpoint · Far North · ~46 km · Must-see
- Kaikohe Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~51 km · Must-see
- Tauanui · viewpoint · Far North · ~55 km · Must-see
- Hikurangi · viewpoint · Far North · ~57 km · Must-see
- Maungataniwha Range · viewpoint · Far North · ~74 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Matakā yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Matakā?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Matakā?
Nearby: Rangihoua Bay (beach, 3 km), Purerua Peninsula (beach, 8 km), Maiki Hill (viewpoint, 13 km), Bay of Islands (beach, 13 km), The Treaty House (fort, 15 km), Urupukapuka Island (river spot, 15 km).
Is Matakā worth visiting?
Matakā is listed as a notable viewpoint in Northland on Spotwander.