Matarangi

Matarangi is a beach settlement on the Coromandel Peninsula of New Zealand, with around 420 permanent residents in 2018[3] 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.

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.

Occupying the scenic end of the sand spit ″the pines″ is "The Dunes", a Bob Charles-designed championship eighteen-hole golf course with a licensed club house, restaurant and pro shop.