Whisper Cover is a bird lovers paradise and has a small roosting bank where various endangered native shore birds roost. Godwits, NZ Dotterills, Banded rails have been seen in adjacent wetlands and are nesting here. Canadian Geese, ducks and a very friendly family of Pukekos visit us daily.
Whether you love art, wine, walking, cycling, sightseeing or just relaxing you can't help but enjoy this special part of the Matakana coast. Here's our pick of some of the local restaurants, eateries & experiences:
Restaurants
- Plume Restaurant and Vineyard
- Stables Restaurant & Smiths Bar
- Ascension Wine Estate
- Sawmill Brewery
- Wharf Street Bistro
Local eateries @ Snells Beach
- Little and Local
- Chairs Cafe
- Skillet & Fillet
- Takeaways - Doon Masala
Attractions
- Brick Bay sculpture park and Glass House restaurant
- Catch the ferry to historic Kawau Island and Mansion House
- Mahurangi Oyster Farm Tours
- Matakana Farmers Market
- Matakana Vintage Market
- Matakana Wine Trail
- The Collection Trail for vintage and modern objects
- Morris and James Pottery
- Art Matakana
- Matakana Country Park
