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Matakana Weekend Getaway

Lock-in a magic weekend away for you and your mates to look forward to when Auckland

· By Simon Brady ·
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**Day 1 - Friday ** 6am - Meet at agreed Auckland location to transfer via private shuttle to Omaha 7.15am – Depart Omaha on an Offshore lure fishing trip in the outer gulf 3pm - Return to Omaha & transfer to Matakana Smokehouse for a brief tour & sample 4pm - Check in to accommodation @ Matakana Motel 6pm - Walk around the corner to Matakana Village pub for dinner and a beer Day 2 – Saturday 8.30am - Walk to Matakana Village Market for a coffee, bite to eat and a wander. Whitebait fritter and a croque monsieur sound good? 10am - Transfer to Omaha Boat Ramp & depart on a half-day soft-bait tutorial or inshore fishing session 3pm - Cruise to Kawau Boating Club 3pm for a beer looking out over Bon Accord Harbour 5pm - Return to Omaha 5pm and transfer back to accommodation 6.30pm - Head out for dinner and celebratory drink or two (shuttle available if required) at one of the great local options @ MCK, Sawmill brewery, Plume, Jin Jin, 8 Wired Brewery etc. Day 3 – Sunday 9am - Check out of accommodation and transfer back to Auckland (or choose additional activities including round of Golf, visit to Goat Island, Sculptureum and more) PRICE: $1,250 per person (based on 6pax) Inclusions: Fishing charter/s and equipment, Transfers from/to Auckland, Accommodation (twin share), Smokehouse Tour Exclusions: Food and beverages, other entertainment

**Day 1 - Saturday ** 8am - Meet at Westhaven Marina at with the boys heading off in a boat on an 8hr Offshore lure fishing charter and the gal’s transferring via private shuttle to the Matakana Market 9.15am – Gal’s arrive Matakana Village Market for a wander, coffee and bite to eat as a wander 11am – Gal’s collected from the market and head to Brick Bay to walk Sculpture Trail and then settle in for lunch and a glass or two of Brick Bay wine 3pm – Gal’s transfer to Matakana Motel and check-in and relax. Time for another wander around the village or relax by the pool 4pm - Boys return and land at Omaha Boat Ramp and transfer to Matakana Smokehouse for a brief tour & sample 4.45pm - Boys transfer to accommodation to meet up with the Gal’s 6pm - Walk around corner to Matakana Village pub for dinner   Day 2 – Sunday 8.30am - Lazy start to the day, grabbing breakfast in the village at one of the superb café’s 10am - Guys and Gal’s transfer to Omaha and depart for a tiki-tour around Kawau Island by private boat, stopping to explore Mansion House and the old Coppermine ruins before cruising to Kawau Boating Club for lunch 3pm - Return to Omaha 3pm and transfer via shuttle back to Auckland PRICE: $1,500 per couple (based on 4 couples) Inclusions: Fishing charter/s and equipment, Transfers from/to Auckland, Accommodation (2 bedroom units, 2 couples per unit), Smokehouse Tour, Brick Bay Sculpture Trail Exclusions: Food and beverages, other entertainment

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Matakana weekend getaway on the water

The boys on an offshore fishing charter

Guys and gals enjoying the Matakana weekend getaway

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