Matauri Bay

Matauri Bay
Matauri Bay
Coordinates: 35°02′S 173°54′E / 35.033°S 173.900°E / -35.033; 173.900
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardBay of Islands/Whangaroa
CommunityBay of Islands-Whangaroa
SubdivisionWhangaroa
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
  Mayor of Far NorthMoko Tepania
  Northland MPGrant McCallum
  Te Tai Tokerau MPMariameno Kapa-Kingi
Area
  Total
3.54 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
310
  Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)

Matauri Bay (Māori: Mātauri) is a bay in New Zealand, situated 30 km north of Kerikeri, in Whangaroa county, just north of the Bay of Islands. It has over a kilometre of white sand and crystal clear water, making it a popular summer destinations for surfers, divers, fishers and holidaymakers.