🌟🧺 Premium Family Mystery Picnic Matakana

A Premium Family Mystery Picnic in Matakana is the perfect way to explore the region’s flavours, views, and hidden gems, all at your own pace.

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An elevated self-drive adventure for the whole family through the coastline and rural towns of the Matakana Coast.

This premium picnic experience combines gourmet food, hands-on activities, and exclusive stops, including tastings for adults and treats for kids—all wrapped in a fun, interactive treasure hunt!  Allow a minimum of 4 hours.

⭐️ Premium Experience Highlights

🔍 Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Family-friendly clues and riddles lead you to each delicious or scenic stop.

🍷 Premium Wine or Craft Beer Tasting: A relaxed tasting at a local winery or brewery for the grown-ups.

🍫 Kid Treats & Activities: special stops, puzzles, or games designed for young adventurous minds

🧺 Deluxe Gourmet Picnic: Collect and indulge on high-quality local products—artisan cheeses, cured meats, fresh baking, sweets, and more—for a beautiful family picnic.

🧃 Hot & Cold Drinks: Hot drink for adults, plus juices or sodas for the kids.

🏞️ Scenic, Kid-Friendly Picnic Destination: Enjoy your picnic at a carefully chosen family-friendly spot with space for the kids to play and parents to unwind.

  1. Choose Your Date & Time
    Select your preferred date and starting time (between 9:00am and 12:00pm) from the calendar when booking.
    For groups of 6+ people, please contact us directly.
  2. Confirmation
    Once we receive your booking, you’ll get a confirmation email with all the details — including where to meet and what to bring.
  3. Starting Point
    Your experience begins at Village PIcnic Headquarters in Matakana where you’ll receive:
    1. A regional map
    2. Clues for your foodie scavenger hunt
    3. Your base picnic pack (includes sliced meats, cheese, crackers & condiments – dietary requirements available on request please enquire)
  4. Collect & Discover
    You’ll explore a variety of local stops, using clues to uncover each location while gathering delicious treats to build your picnic. Along the way, you’ll pause to take in stunning scenery and enjoy fun, engaging activities.
    The route involves short walks and drives of up to 15–20 minutes between stops (subject to traffic).
  1. Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours (self-paced)
  2. Start Times: Between 9:00am and 12:00pm
  3. Available: 7 days a week (Closed public holidays) .
  4. Notice Required: Minimum 3 days’ notice to book
  5. Subject to availability – your date and time are not confirmed until you receive an official confirmation email.
  6. To check availability before booking, call 0279120710 (8am-6pm) or email mysterypicnicbookings@gmail.com
  1. Special dietary needs? Let us know when booking — we’ve got you covered.
  2. BYO drinks welcome
  3. Plates, napkins, and cutlery included in your insulated Picnic Bag complete with all amenities. To be returned on completion.
  4. Picnic is held in all weather – rain, hail or shine (Bring appropriate clothing)
  5. Postponement policy:
    • Free with 3+ days’ notice
    • $50 fee if postponed within 48 hours
  6. Great for all fitness levels
  7. Dog-friendly! 🐶
  8. Bring:
    • Comfortable walking shoes
    • Weather-appropriate clothing (swim suit & towel or jacket & mittens depending on the season).

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Premium Family (2x adults + 2x kids): $750

  • Premium Extra Adult (16+): $195
  • Premium Extra Child (2-15): $150

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