Matakana Coast Wine Country Travel Guide

Name: Salty Dog Inn
Price range: AU$138
Rating: 7.8

Tourist Guide

Trekking on the North-South Coast Trail at Tawharanui. A beautiful walk with some stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf. There are a few big hills to climb but the views are worth it!

Try to spot kiwi, only if you come in the evening, if not. Great surf beach and beautiful drive

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Where to stay in Matakana Coast Wine Country

Beautiful spot - natural, peaceful. A real sanctuary for birds , animals & people!

Campbells Beach

Bars, wineries and beaches are some highlights of Campbells Beach. You might stop by Baddeleys Beach or Buckleton Beach while you're in the area.

Walton Park Motor Lodge

2 Walton Avenue Warkworth

AU$129

25 Feb - 26 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly motel in Warkworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Warkworth and District Museum and Parry Kauri ...

7.4/10 Good! (221 reviews)

Clean great staff abit dated but all good

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Warkworth Lodge

8 Falls Street Warkworth

AU$135

23 Feb - 24 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this motel in Warkworth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)

Plenty of food storage in communial fridges and freezers. Clean and tidy kitchen.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Salty Dog Inn

242 Mahurangi East Road Snells Beach

AU$138

9 Mar - 10 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly inn in Snells Beach. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (406 reviews)

A clean room with everything we needed incl a kitchenette. Easy checkin and checkout. It was a saterday night so there were a few roudy guests.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Snells Beach House 6 min walk to beach and playground

Snells Beach Auckland

Stay at this holiday home in Snells Beach. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Snells Beach and Algies Bay Beach are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Great location. House had everything we needed. Host went out of his way to provide us fruit, choc upon arrival and a cot for my baby.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Yellow Bach on Campbells Beach; kayaks wifi sky sport Netflix sleeps 4

Campbells Beach Matakana

Stay at this beach holiday home in Tawharanui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden. Popular attractions Baddeleys Beach and Buckleton Beach are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)

We stayed here with our kids 11 years ago and came back to celebrate our 30th anniversary! This is a very special, peaceful place, with plenty to do nearby if you want to go exploring. Thank you - Hopefully we won’t have such a long gap before our next visit!

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Warkworth lifestyle farm with pool, easy access to towns, beaches, walks

Warkworth Auckland

Stay at this holiday home in Warkworth. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warkworth Golf Club and Dome Forest are located nearby.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

Great hosts, very friendly and accommodating. Area is lovely and quiet. Pool is great for kids & family setting. Extra bonus to see there family dog & cat they're both very cute. Thank you for the stay.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

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