Matakana Island Island
Barrier island with farmland, birdlife, and beaches
Matakana Island at a Glance#
Address: Matakana Island (Te Motu), off the coast of Whangarei Heads, Auckland Region, New Zealand
How to Get to Matakana Island#
Access is by private boat from Whangarei Heads or Matakana; small charter skippers operate in fair weather. There are no regular public ferry services.
Tips for Visiting Matakana Island#
- Hire a local skipper in Whangarei or Matakana for calm-water approaches and safe landings on the island.
- If camping is allowed seasonally, book in advance with local authorities; facilities are minimal.
- Watch for seabird colonies in breeding season - observe from a distance.
Best Time to Visit Matakana Island#
Summer and late spring provide the easiest sea conditions and warm days for island exploration.
Summer
Dec-Feb · 18-25°C
Best for beach visits and boating; island vegetation in full leaf.
Spring
Sept-Nov · 12-20°C
Breeding season for many seabirds; pleasant boating weather.
Weather & Climate near Matakana Island#
Climate
Matakana Island's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1487 mm/year), wettest in June.
Air Quality:
AQI 26
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 87 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 15° - 23° | 19° | 92 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 14° - 22° | 18° | 143 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 12° - 20° | 16° | 109 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 9° - 17° | 13° | 116 mm | - | - | 4.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 7° - 15° | 11° | 190 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 6° - 14° | 8° | 137 mm | - | - | 4.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 7° - 14° | 11° | 138 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 9° - 16° | 12° | 121 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 10° - 17° | 14° | 119 mm | - | - | 5.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 12° - 19° | 15° | 119 mm | - | - | 5.2 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 14° - 21° | 17° | 116 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |