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🧺 Premium Mystery Picnic Matakana

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

An unforgettable gourmet self-drive adventure around the Matakana Coast stunning landscapes, elevated with craft beer or local wine tastings, premium produce, and exclusive hidden gems.

Perfect for foodies, couples, or groups seeking something truly special. Allow min 4 hours.

⭐️ Premium Experience Highlights

☕ Hot Beverage on Arrival

🧀 Gourmet Picnic: A deluxe base picnic with local goodies—cheeses, cured meats, fresh breads, sweet treats, and more, additional items you will collect as you go.

🧩 Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Solve fun riddles and clues that lead you to artisan producers and iconic local spots.

🍷 Wine or Craft Beer Tasting: Enjoy a premium tasting experience at a renowned local winery or brewery.

🗺️ Scenic Driving Trail: Discover the Matakana Coast hidden gems, from seas side lookouts to tucked-away cellar doors.

📍 Curated Picnic Destination: Relax and indulge with a view at a hand-picked final picnic spot.

    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 Warkworth where you’ll receive:
        • A regional map
        • Clues for your foodie scavenger hunt
        • 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 Mystery Picnic: $480 for 2 people

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

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Customer Reviews

Gavin Gray Concepcion
Gavin Gray ConcepcionDec 2025
We’re so thankful we had the chance to try this amazing outdoor activity! It really takes a lot of planning and teamwork to make it happen, and we appreciate Philippa and all the friendly merchants around town.
Anna B
Anna BJan 2026
What a fun day out we had. We were quite impressed by it. Everything is well thought and organized. We were given quality products to eat and the clues were fun to find out.
Lee-Ann van Heerden
Lee-Ann van HeerdenNov 2025
What an amazing experience my partner and I had. It was an awesome day out and was quite romantic! We are relatively familiar with Matakana and were surprised to discover new places we did not know about.
Daniel Matene
Daniel MateneNov 2025
What an incredible experience! The Village Picnic wasn’t just a picnic it was a full-on adventure through Matakana’s best local produce. A beautiful scavenger-style hunt that led us from one hidden gem to the next each stop filled with amazing food, local makers, and the warmest hospitality.
Glenda Adams
Glenda AdamsNov 2025
Philippa welcomed us warmly and explained everything before sending us off with a gorgeous picnic, a set of clues, and a cup of coffee to start our adventure. We followed the clues, discovering wonderful local spots and collecting delicious treats along the way.
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