🏖️ A great, safe local beach with an amazing lagoon, bush, great snorkeling & waterfall!

🏊 Perfect for swimming, with a reef at the entrance that protects the bay from swells
🌳 Plenty of trees for picnics and shade, and a grassy area to relax under.
🚗 Be mindful of timing your visit—Matakana’s markets can make the road a bit of a carpark.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A family-friendly spot with clean toilets and a little playground for the kids.

💦 Make sure to check out the Kohuroa Stream Waterfalls along the Matheson Bay Bush Walk!

This easy 30-40 minute return walk starts from the parking area, passing through a grassy spot before following the stream. After about 5 minutes, you’ll reach the first waterfall with a lovely swimming hole. Keep going upstream to discover more waterfalls, with the tallest and most stunning one located near the end of the trail.

From a reviewer:

'What a awesome little bay. clean toilets, nice grass area in the trees the bay is easy to access and swim. great for families as there is a little playground. I felt like I found a little gem of a place to come and spend a beautiful summers day.'