What's Mata like?
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How to get to Mata
Flying to:
- Whangarei (WRE), 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Mata
Things to see and do in and around Mata
What to see in Mata
- Ruakaka Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Lang's Beach
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
Things to do near Mata:
- Hundertwasser Art Centre (10 mi/16.1 km away)
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre (4 mi/6.4 km away)
Other popular Mata attractions
- Mcleod Bay
- Taurikura Bay
- Whangaumu Bay
- Kaipara Harbour
- Reotahi Bay
When is the best time to visit Whangarei?
- Hottest months: February, January, March, December (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, September, June (average 12°C)
- Rainiest months: July, June, August, September (average 114 mm of rainfall)