THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Design your own day on the Matakana Coast: cellar doors, sculpture parks, coastal walks and artisan stops, all delivered in a private Mercedes van with a local guide. Ideal for food, art and light-adventure travelers seeking a personalised 6–7 hour outing.
Design your own day on the Matakana Coast: cellar doors, sculpture parks, coastal walks and artisan stops, all delivered in a private Mercedes van with a local guide. Ideal for food, art and light-adventure travelers seeking a personalised 6–7 hour outing.
Book with Terra & Tide
Book directly with Terra & Tide for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve NowVerified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Terra & Tide · Matakana, Auckland
You step out of a Mercedes van and the air tastes like sea and grass—a sharp, bracing welcome from the Matakana Coast. The day unfolds as a private, tailor-made loop: vineyard rows, a sculpted landscape at Brick Bay, and a coastal pocket of native bush at Tāwharanui where surf and scrub trade challenges.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; light walking and short coastal trails with minimal elevation gain.
The tour runs about 6–7 hours (approximately 390 minutes). Pickup times vary by booking—confirm with the operator when you reserve.
Yes—it's advertised as suitable for all fitness levels; guides can tailor the itinerary to reduce walking or include more accessible stops.
Entrance fees and a vineyard lunch are listed as included; confirm specific tasting allocations when booking.
Most outlets accept cards, but small artisan stalls or markets may prefer cash—carry a small amount just in case.
The Matakana region has long-standing Māori connections with pā and resource sites; European settlers later established orchards, vineyards and coastal villages that shaped today’s artisanal economy.
Tāwharanui Regional Park operates predator-control programs to protect native birdlife, and the nearby Leigh Marine Reserve is a long-standing protected area—respect signage and keep to marked tracks and viewing points.
Terra & Tide operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Terra & Tide
Book directly with Terra & Tide for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now