Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating & Drinking
Charlie's Gelato Garden
(
www.charliesgelato.co.nz
;
17 Sharp Rd; ice cream $4-6, pizza from $5; 9am-5pm, reduced hours in winter)
Su-
perb sorbet and gelato made from fresh fruit and interesting ingredients - try the liquorice
or ginger beer flavours - and excellent wood-fired pizzas during summer from Friday to
Sunday.
ICE CREAM
$
WINERY
$$$
Mahurangi River Winery & Restaurant
( 09-425 0306;
www.mahurangiriver.co.nz
;
162 Hamilton Rd; mains $24-36, platters $25-45; 11am-4pm Thu-
Mon Feb-Dec, 11am-4pm daily Jan)
Expansive vineyard views partner with a relaxed ambience
and savvy food at this rural spot off Sandspit Rd.
The Matakana
(
www.matakana.co.nz
;
11 Matakana Valley Rd; mains $17-25; noon-late)
Following a trendy makeover,
Matakana's heritage pub now features quirky decor, Matakana wines and craft beers, and
decent bistro food including local Mahurangi oysters. Occasional DJs and live acts en-
liven the cool outdoor space.
PUB
$$
WINERY
$$
Plume
( 09-422 7915;
www.plumerestaurant.co.nz
;
49a Sharp Rd; mains $29-40; 11am-3pm Wed-Sun, 6pm-late Fri &
Sat)
Plume has rural views from its terrace and an adventurous menu that jumps from Ch-
ina to Spain by way of Thailand and India.
Vintry
( 09-423 0251;
www.thevintry.co.nz
;
2 Matakana Valley Rd; tastings from $5; 10am-10pm)
In the
Matakana Cinemas complex, this wine bar serves as a one-stop cellar door for all the local
producers.
WINE BAR
Information
Matakana Information Centre
(
09-422 7433;
www.matakanainfo.org.nz
;
2 Matakana Valley Rd;
10am-1pm)
In the foyer of the cinema complex.
Getting There & Away
