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|name = Matarangi |
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[[File:Matarangi.jpg|thumb|left|Matarangi Beach]] |
[[File:Matarangi.jpg|thumb|left|Matarangi Beach]] |
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'''Matarangi''' is a beach settlement on the [[Coromandel Peninsula]] of New Zealand, with around |
'''Matarangi''' is a beach settlement on the [[Coromandel Peninsula]] of New Zealand, with around 390 permanent residents in 2018<ref>{{NZ census meshblock 2018|Meshblocks 1045405-1045415, 4007096-4007102, 4008983 and 4009694}}</ref> which increases to over 7000 holidaymakers during the summer period of late December to February. It was developed in the 1980s as a purpose built resort town and occupies a white sand peninsula between the [[Whangapoua Harbour]] and historic [[Mercury Bay]]. It is half an hour from the towns of Coromandel to the west and Whitianga to the south east. |
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Matarangi has a mix of older, smaller holiday houses (known in New Zealand as |
Matarangi has a mix of older, smaller holiday houses (known in New Zealand as [[bach]]es), while waterfront sections have luxury holiday homes and prestige lifestyles. The main attraction for families is the 4 km long white sand ocean beach which provides safe swimming all year round and surfing when the conditions are right. Beach access is from Kenwood Drive which leads to the Village Green with picnic facilities and a playground or from Ocean Close. The harbour also offers swimming, boating, kite surfing, fishing and bird watching, with an upgraded boat ramp, boat parking and picnic area. Occupying the scenic end of the sand spit is "The Dunes", a [[Bob Charles (golfer)|Bob Charles]]-designed championship eighteen-hole golf course with a licensed club house, restaurant and pro shop. There is also a bowling green and there are several public tennis courts in the town. |
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The small shopping centre has a |
The small shopping centre has a [[4 Square]] store, liquor outlet, cafe, gift store and two real estate agencies. Accommodation consists of Matarangi Villas close to the golf course and holiday homes that can be rented privately or through Air BnB and other holiday rental agents. |
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Revision as of 02:50, 12 June 2020
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Matarangi | |
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  Matarangi | |
| Coordinates: 36°43′55″S 175°40′14″E / 36.73194°S 175.67056°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Thames-Coromandel District |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 390 permanent residents |
Matarangi is a beach settlement on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand, with around 390 permanent residents in 2018[1] which increases to over 7000 holidaymakers during the summer period of late December to February. It was developed in the 1980s as a purpose built resort town and occupies a white sand peninsula between the Whangapoua Harbour and historic Mercury Bay. It is half an hour from the towns of Coromandel to the west and Whitianga to the south east.
Matarangi has a mix of older, smaller holiday houses (known in New Zealand as baches), while waterfront sections have luxury holiday homes and prestige lifestyles. The main attraction for families is the 4 km long white sand ocean beach which provides safe swimming all year round and surfing when the conditions are right. Beach access is from Kenwood Drive which leads to the Village Green with picnic facilities and a playground or from Ocean Close. The harbour also offers swimming, boating, kite surfing, fishing and bird watching, with an upgraded boat ramp, boat parking and picnic area. Occupying the scenic end of the sand spit is "The Dunes", a Bob Charles-designed championship eighteen-hole golf course with a licensed club house, restaurant and pro shop. There is also a bowling green and there are several public tennis courts in the town.
The small shopping centre has a 4 Square store, liquor outlet, cafe, gift store and two real estate agencies. Accommodation consists of Matarangi Villas close to the golf course and holiday homes that can be rented privately or through Air BnB and other holiday rental agents. 36°43′55″S 175°40′14″E / 36.73194°S 175.67056°E
Notes
- ^ "Meshblock Electoral Populations 2020 for proposed boundaries data". Statistics New Zealand. April 2020. Meshblocks 1045405-1045415, 4007096-4007102, 4008983 and 4009694.
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