There’s more than one way to experience Matakana. A good day here might move from native bush to contemporary art, from a coastal landscape to a long lunch, with local wine, food and stories along the way.
That’s why Brick Bay is pleased to be working with Terra & Tide, an award-winning New Zealand tourism operator specialising in private and small-group experiences across the Matakana Coast, Auckland, Waiheke Island, the Hauraki Gulf and Northland.
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A different way to discover Matakana
For visitors wanting to explore beyond the usual stops, Terra & Tide creates personalised Matakana tours centred around what makes this part of New Zealand special: nature, art, food and wine, Māori culture, local history and the people who call the region home.
Rather than following a fixed itinerary, experiences can be shaped around your interests. Think coastal scenery and bush walks, Matakana’s artisan food producers, local wine, galleries and sculpture, all brought together by knowledgeable local guides.
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Shared values, thoughtfully experienced
There’s also a natural fit between Terra & Tide and Brick Bay in the way we approach tourism. Both businesses hold Qualmark Gold, recognising a commitment to delivering high-quality visitor experiences while operating responsibly and sustainably.
For us, that alignment matters. Terra & Tide’s focus on travelling lightly, connecting more deeply with place and creating meaningful local experiences sits comfortably alongside Brick Bay’s relationship with art, landscape, wine, food and the natural environment.
Brick Bay, from a different perspective
A visit to Brick Bay can form part of a Terra & Tide Matakana experience.
Here in Snells Beach, food, wine, art and nature all meet in one place. Take time over lunch and a glass of Brick Bay wine at The Glass House, then head out onto the Sculpture Trail, where contemporary New Zealand art sits among native bush, pasture, lakes and vineyard.
It’s an opportunity to experience several sides of Matakana without rushing between them, and to understand a little more about the landscape and creative community that have shaped this place.
From Auckland to the Matakana Coast
For those looking for a private Matakana tour from Auckland, Terra & Tide also takes care of the journey. Guests travel in luxury Mercedes vehicles, with private and small-group experiences available for independent travellers, groups, corporate and incentive visitors.
Whether Matakana is the destination for the day or part of a longer New Zealand itinerary, it’s a way to travel a little more slowly, look a little closer, and experience more of what makes this region worth coming north for.
Explore deeply. Travel lightly. Experience more.
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