Nicola & Patrick’s guidebook for Point Wells
Sightseeing
A relaxing place where locals still wave and cycle around the quiet streets, or enjoy the various boating options, on the water. Walking distance to the local basketball & tennis courts, play fields & playground of Point Wells. Close to Omaha golf course and Omaha white sandy beach (5.7 km away). Rural cycling tracks take you to Omaha or Matakana. Enjoy the Matakana Artisan Markets on Saturday (5.9 km away or approx 8 minutes, driving), the Matakana Movie Theatres, local wineries and breweries, or the award winning Rothko restaurant with Scultureum (3.6 km away, or 6 minuntes, driving), Brick Bay restaurant & sculpture park (14 km away, or approx 18 minutes, driving), snorkel at the Leigh fish reserve Goat Island - 22 km away, approx 46 minutes, driving), walk the coastal tracks. Pick strawberries, in December and January. Buy produce at roadside farmers’ stalls. There is something for everyone.
Point Wells
A relaxing place where locals still wave and cycle around the quiet streets, or enjoy the various boating options, on the water. Walking distance to the local basketball & tennis courts, play fields & playground of Point Wells. Close to Omaha golf course and Omaha white sandy beach (5.7 km away). Rural cycling tracks take you to Omaha or Matakana. Enjoy the Matakana Artisan Markets on Saturday (5.9 km away or approx 8 minutes, driving), the Matakana Movie Theatres, local wineries and breweries, or the award winning Rothko restaurant with Scultureum (3.6 km away, or 6 minuntes, driving), Brick Bay restaurant & sculpture park (14 km away, or approx 18 minutes, driving), snorkel at the Leigh fish reserve Goat Island - 22 km away, approx 46 minutes, driving), walk the coastal tracks. Pick strawberries, in December and January. Buy produce at roadside farmers’ stalls. There is something for everyone.
Stylish movie theater with main stream and art style movies. Enjoy a glass of wine, whilst watching a movie, from the neighbouring cocktail bar, The Vintry, or dinner at The Market Kitchen (alongside the river).
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Matakana Cinemas
2 Matakana Valley RdStylish movie theater with main stream and art style movies. Enjoy a glass of wine, whilst watching a movie, from the neighbouring cocktail bar, The Vintry, or dinner at The Market Kitchen (alongside the river).
The local bowling club, where visitors are welcome, for a friendly round of bowls, whilst enjoying a bevie or two, from the club bar.
Point Wells Bowling Club
6 Dunbar RdThe local bowling club, where visitors are welcome, for a friendly round of bowls, whilst enjoying a bevie or two, from the club bar.
In neighbouring Leigh township, enjoy a day at the marine reserve. Take a snorkel, to swim with the fish, or hop on the glass bottom boat, to view the wonderful marine life.
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Goat Island Marine Reserve
In neighbouring Leigh township, enjoy a day at the marine reserve. Take a snorkel, to swim with the fish, or hop on the glass bottom boat, to view the wonderful marine life.
Hire a bike and take a scenic bike ride through Point Wells, along the rural track to Matakana (a few steep hills on the track to Matakana). Or, for those wanting a more leisurely bike ride, ride from Point Wells to Omaha beach (all flat riding) - 5 kms away.
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Matakana Bicycle Hire Limited
1151 Leigh RoadHire a bike and take a scenic bike ride through Point Wells, along the rural track to Matakana (a few steep hills on the track to Matakana). Or, for those wanting a more leisurely bike ride, ride from Point Wells to Omaha beach (all flat riding) - 5 kms away.
For the golf lover, enjoy the premier 18 hole golf course, overlooking the beautiful Whangateau Harbour, opposite Point Wells peninsula. A bistro is also, onsite.
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Omaha Beach Golf Club
1 N W AnchorageFor the golf lover, enjoy the premier 18 hole golf course, overlooking the beautiful Whangateau Harbour, opposite Point Wells peninsula. A bistro is also, onsite.
Enjoy all watersports, at high tide, from the Point Wells boat ramp. Launch the jetski or boat, take a paddle board over the pristine, clear waters, kayak along the harbour. A safe, sheltered location, perfect for swimming and boating.
Point Wells Bowling Club
6 Dunbar RdEnjoy all watersports, at high tide, from the Point Wells boat ramp. Launch the jetski or boat, take a paddle board over the pristine, clear waters, kayak along the harbour. A safe, sheltered location, perfect for swimming and boating.
Neighbourhoods
A vibrant little town with pubs & restaurants, breweries, a stylish movie theatre, artisan Saturday markets, funky shops, Honest chocolate shop, and river cruises.
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Matakana
A vibrant little town with pubs & restaurants, breweries, a stylish movie theatre, artisan Saturday markets, funky shops, Honest chocolate shop, and river cruises.
One of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches. White sands & safe swimming. With a mix of exclusive architectural houses, alongside kiwi baches. With an 18 hole golf course, pathways for biking or walking, a surf lifesaving club, and great coffee. Farmers Daughter is a popular cafe to enjoy the beautiful views and the local's favourite place for coffee & cake. Alternatively, Omaha Beach Cafe serves a delicious breakfast and perfectly made coffee. An easy flat bike ride from Point Wells that takes about 12 - 15 minutes one way. A 7-9 minute car ride.
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Omaha
One of New Zealand's most beautiful beaches. White sands & safe swimming. With a mix of exclusive architectural houses, alongside kiwi baches. With an 18 hole golf course, pathways for biking or walking, a surf lifesaving club, and great coffee. Farmers Daughter is a popular cafe to enjoy the beautiful views and the local's favourite place for coffee & cake. Alternatively, Omaha Beach Cafe serves a delicious breakfast and perfectly made coffee. An easy flat bike ride from Point Wells that takes about 12 - 15 minutes one way. A 7-9 minute car ride.
Food scene
Award winning restaurant & vineyard, in a stunning location. Tour the magnificent sculptures, in the sculpture garden (entry fee required). Close to Point Wells (3.6 kms away.
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Rothko at Sculptureum
40 Omaha Flats RdAward winning restaurant & vineyard, in a stunning location. Tour the magnificent sculptures, in the sculpture garden (entry fee required). Close to Point Wells (3.6 kms away.
A great place to enjoy an artisan beer, made on site. With a philosophy towards sustainability and using local produce. A rustic barn style brewery with a large outdoor beer garden (also has good wine).
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The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdA great place to enjoy an artisan beer, made on site. With a philosophy towards sustainability and using local produce. A rustic barn style brewery with a large outdoor beer garden (also has good wine).
Delicious food & wine in a lovely rural setting. Add an extra option - the sculpture walk, through the rural surrounds (entry fee required).
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Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail
17 Arabella LnDelicious food & wine in a lovely rural setting. Add an extra option - the sculpture walk, through the rural surrounds (entry fee required).
Local produce and artisan delicacies. A thriving market place on Saturday mornings with live music and a a plethora of treats to enjoy.
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Mercato degli agricoltori di Matakana Village
2 Matakana Valley RdLocal produce and artisan delicacies. A thriving market place on Saturday mornings with live music and a a plethora of treats to enjoy.
Close to Point Wells with horses, chickens, a popular pizza bistro restaurant, overlooking the horse training area. A cafe and gym, with an animal petting area & playground. A popular wedding setting. You can hire bikes from here. Just arrived, the Ninja Activity Park - with water slides.
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Matakana Country Park
1152 Leigh RdClose to Point Wells with horses, chickens, a popular pizza bistro restaurant, overlooking the horse training area. A cafe and gym, with an animal petting area & playground. A popular wedding setting. You can hire bikes from here. Just arrived, the Ninja Activity Park - with water slides.
For the best fish & chips, head to the local Point Wells general store (500 metres away). Fresh Leigh caught fish, crispy chips, handmade burgers, freshly baked cakes, steaming hot pies, and good coffee. Your “go to” store, in Point Wells.
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Point Wells Store
14 Point Wells RdFor the best fish & chips, head to the local Point Wells general store (500 metres away). Fresh Leigh caught fish, crispy chips, handmade burgers, freshly baked cakes, steaming hot pies, and good coffee. Your “go to” store, in Point Wells.
For award wining, locally made ice cream, go to Charlies. Also, try their locally grown, succulent strawberries (seasonal) & freshly made meringues. For knitters, The Knitting Truck is down the driveway, with a wide range of wool and patterns.
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Charlies Gelato
17 Sharp RdFor award wining, locally made ice cream, go to Charlies. Also, try their locally grown, succulent strawberries (seasonal) & freshly made meringues. For knitters, The Knitting Truck is down the driveway, with a wide range of wool and patterns.
Walk, drive, or bike ride the rural bike track, from Point Wells, to this popular cafe, overlooking Omaha & the harbour. Watch jet skis, at high tide, and horses exercising, at low tide. Good coffee & sweet treats. There is also an all day menu, and a dinner menu.
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The Farmers Daughter
329 Omaha Flats RdWalk, drive, or bike ride the rural bike track, from Point Wells, to this popular cafe, overlooking Omaha & the harbour. Watch jet skis, at high tide, and horses exercising, at low tide. Good coffee & sweet treats. There is also an all day menu, and a dinner menu.
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Only 55 minutes from central Auckland city.
A quick car ride from Auckland (approx 75 kms to central Auckland). Approximately 55 minutes, in non rush hour traffic. However, Saturday mornings can be a busy time to travel to Point Wells, due to the popular Matakana markets. During summer months, leaving Point Wells on Sunday afternoons can also be busy, at the intersection from Matakana to Warkworth.