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( 09-431 6431; www.matakoheholidaypark.co.nz ; 66 Church Rd; site/unit from $38/65;
) This little park has modern amenities, plenty of space and good views of Kaipara Har-
bour.
Petite Provence B&B $$$
( 09-431 7552; www.petiteprovence.co.nz ; 703c Tinopai Rd; s/d $120/160) This attractive,
French-influenced B&B is a popular weekender for Aucklanders, so it pays to book
ahead. Excellent dinners can be arranged for $45 per person.
Matakohe House B&B $$$
( 09-431 7091; www.matakohehouse.co.nz ; 24 Church Rd; d $160; ) This B&B occupies
a pretty villa with a cafe attached. The simply furnished rooms open out onto a verandah
and offer winning touches like complimentary port and chocolates.
Getting There & Away
No scheduled buses run to Matakohe, but return day trips from Auckland to the Kauri
Museum are $149. See www.kauri-museum.com for tour bookings.