Pakiri beach New Zealand

Written by AZ

PakiriBeachHorseRides1 Pakiri Beach is located on the East Coast of north island of New Zealand. It is famous for its natural beauty. Its exact location is about ninety kilometers from north of Auckland. Its small coastal community is one of Auckland region most pictures spots. Pakiri's pristine beach forms a stunning sight, fringed by native bush and sweeping white sand. Take a horse trek along the beach or up through the native bush and farmland, or enjoy the swimming, surfing, beach fishing and kayaking.

There are four golf courses near Pakiri Beach, and just a short drive away is the Goat Island marine reserve. You can take a glass bottom boat tour for a close up view of the amazing marine life. Further afield are the cafes and restaurants of historic Wark worth village or head to Matakana village for a tour of the wineries and craft studios. There are camping and accommodation facilities available at both Pakiri Beach and Goat Island.

Pakiri Beach Horse Rides:

Pakiri Beach Horse Rides offer superb horse riding on 14 miles of white sand Pacific beach, through native bush and farmland.

Rides are from 1 and 2 hours, half and full day, as well as extended 2,4 and 5 multi day rides; featuring the 7 day Great Northern Coast to Coast ride.

Well-trained horses to suit first time novice to experienced riders.

Physical Address: Rahuikiri Rd, Pakiri
Phone: +64 9 9 422 6275
Email: pakirihorse@xtra.co.nz
Web: www.horseride-nz.co.nz

Things to do at Pakiri beach:

Horse riding
Pakiri Beach horse riding offers a range of riding holidays and beach treks, including overnight safaris.
Goat Island Marine Reserve
This protected marine reserve offers good snorkeling and dive spots. Glass-bottom boat tours allow visitors to view the colorful marine life, which can include leather jackets; long and short ail sting rays, blue moa, parore, kingfish, conger eels and giant snapper.
Vineyards
Follow the Matakana wine trail and sample some of the region’s award-winning wines, or enjoy lunch at a winery. Vineyards open for sales and tastings include Heron’s Flight, Matakana Estate, Ascension, Tacitus and Hyperion.