Activities in every direction

  • Create

    Gather creative moments inspired by the land and sea. Visit our establishing orchard, potager and flower beds and view our dried flower workshop

    Two women kneeling on the beach next to a heart-shaped arrangement of rocks with flowers, under a large driftwood tree. The words "Pétals in Pips" are spelled out in white stones on the sand in front.

  • Adventure

    Foiling, kayaking, or boating — bring whatever toys you love


    A person balances on a tree branch over a body of water while holding a paddleboard, with boats anchored in the distance.

  • Launch

    Launch anytime — Buckleton Beach has two all-tide public boat ramps

    View of a peaceful waterfront with clear blue water, trees on both sides, and distant hills in the background, with a small concrete ramp leading into the water.

  • Swim

    Buckleton Beach and nearby sheltered bays offer calm and inviting swimmable waters with room to paddle, float and unwind. Enjoy at any tide


    A beach scene with trees, purple flowers in the foreground, sandy shore, calm water, and a sailboat in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Fish

    Cast off from the rocks or launch a boat — the local coastline offers great fishing for all experience levels




    Silhouette of a fishing rod and reel against a sunset over the ocean with mountains in the background.

  • Explore

    From Sandspit to Tāwharanui, Kawau to Hauraki Gulf islands — there’s always more to explore. Local attractions easily reached from base camp include famous Matakana Saturday market, three movie theatres, golf courses, marine and bird reserves, sculpture parks, breweries and wineries. Plus.

    Pathway through tall green grass near rocky coastline with the ocean and hillside in the background.