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Exploring Matarau

The city of Matarau has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Matarau include:

• Whangarei Quarry Gardens
• Whangarei Falls
• Hundertwasser Art Centre
• Town Basin Marina
• Whangarei Art Museum
• Sandy Bay
• Whangaumu Bay

When making plans for your trip to Matarau, you can also use ebookers to find a convenient flight into Whangarei (WRE) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to find the one that'll work best for you.

When is the Best Time to Explore Matarau?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Matarau, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Matarau are typically February and January, whereas the coldest months are usually July and August. The months with the most rain are July and June, whereas November and March have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 23°C and at night it is 16°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 264 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 301 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 16°C and the night-time average is 10°C. Average precipitation for this season is 339 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 22°C and 11°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 235 mm.
• The annual rainfall average in Matarau is 1139 mm.