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Mike Fernandez

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  • Mike Fernandez

Hey! I've worked for Nection Ltd since 2018 and been writing for Tripplanner since late 2025. I love it that this is a place where people can tell everyone about where they're from and hopefully bring tourists in.
I'm from Matakana (which is why there's so many listings from there!) I had fun making them, I hope you like them too.
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The Vintry Matakana

The Vintry Matakana specialises in locally grown Matakana Wines.   All our family-owned wineries are located within a 14km radius of
Bars and Nightlife
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Matakana Village Pub

Built in 1903 in the heart of Matakana, The Matakana Village Pub is more than just a local watering hole
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Omaha Beach

Omaha Beach is widely regarded as one of the finest beaches in the Auckland region — a long, sweeping arc
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Mt Taranaki

Mount Taranaki (also called Taranaki Maunga) is a near-perfect, dormant conical volcano on New Zealand’s North Island, the second-highest peak
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Mission Bay Tap Room – Good George

Perched just steps from the iconic Mission Bay beachfront, The Good George is one of Auckland’s most beloved craft beer
Cultural
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, located in the beautiful Bay of Islands, New Zealand, are one of the most historically significant
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Tane Mahuta

Tāne Mahuta, also known as the “God of the Forest,” is a massive kauri tree (Agathis australis) located in the
Accommodation – Vacation Rental
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Loft Retreat

This stylish two-bedroom apartment provides a tranquil urban retreat with modern amenities. It is air-conditioned and features a spacious 60sqm
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Hobbiton

The Hobbiton Movie Set is a significant location featured in both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film
Accommodation – Vacation Rental
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Okauia House — A Rural Retreat Near Hobbiton

Tucked into the peaceful rural outskirts of Matamata and close to Hobbiton, Okauia House B&B is one of the region’s

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