What does matarangi mean?

What does matarangi mean?

The eye of the sky
Matarangi. The eye of the sky.

How long is Whangapoua Beach?

1.5km
Whanagapoua Beach is a safe long sandy beach that stretches 1.5km. The northern end of Whangapoua Beach is the starting point for access to New Chums Beach.

Is matarangi a surf beach?

Matarangi Surf Guide Matarangi in The Coromandel is a sandbar break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year.

Is Matarangi Beach Safe?

Matarangi township prides itself on its safe family environment right on one of the world’s best beaches. The safe beach is great for everyone, swimming, body surfing, windsurfing, surfcasting — in fact all the aquatic sports you can think of.

Can you walk to New Chums beach at high tide?

The walk to or from New Chums Beach should not be done 2 hours on either side of high tide, since the track is more or less at high tide level for part of the walk.

Who owns New Chums Beach?

Mr and Mrs Mear own a 50% share in the property with another separate family trust owning the other half.

What is the population of Matarangi?

390 permanent

Matarangi
Region Waikato
District Thames-Coromandel District
Population (2018)
• Total 390 permanent residents

How do you get into New Chums Beach?

How to Get to New Chums Beach Walk Once You’re in Whangapoua

  1. Drive along right to the end of Mangakahia Drive (which continues on from Tangiora Avenue).
  2. Begin walking north along the sand (in the same direction that you were driving in).
  3. Cross the stream (best done up to 2 hours either side of low tide).

How far is Matarangi resort from Whitianga?

Just 25 minutes drive way from Whitianga town and Coromandel town; around 30 mins to arrive Coromandel Wharf and Whitianga Airport. Matarangi Resort has 16 sets of Superior lake and mount view villa.

What is Matarangi famous for?

Developed as a tourist hotspot in the 1980’s Matarangi is well known for it’s 18-hole Sir Bob Charles championship designed golf course called ‘The Dunes’.

How long is Ocean Beach in Matarangi?

The 4km long Ocean Beach offers easy walks, swimming, and and the seasonal opportunity to learn to surf. An afternoon well spent is to take a drive south exiting at the southern end of Goldfields Drive on to the beautiful Bluff Rd. The coastline is a delight and Rings Beach is 2kms from Matarangi on Bluff Rd.

What is mātauranga Māori play?

mātauranga Māori Play 1. (noun) Māori knowledge – the body of knowledge originating from Māori ancestors, including the Māori world view and perspectives, Māori creativity and cultural practices. Ka kīia e ētahi ko te mātauranga Māori i hangaia mai ai e te tangata Māori.

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