Gourmet Mystery Picnic Experience in Matakana

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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Discover the hidden culinary gems of Matakana with a self-guided food adventure. Solve clues, explore unique local spots, and enjoy a delightful picnic with breathtaking views.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Mystery Picnic, Matakana is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference. Each destination has been thoughtfully selected to showcase the unique food, places and attractions of the region. Not only do you find out more about your travelling companion but also what the area has to offer. Solving clues and puzzles along the way and ending at a beautiful picnic spot.

Sample Menu

MAIN
Base Picnic
Sliced meats, cheese, crackers, olives, chutney, produce, & a sweet treat. Dietary requirements avail on request. The rest of the items are collected.

What You Get

Lunch
A base picnic is provided as listed above. Other items are collected along the way and added to your final picnic. Premium Picnic includes hot/cold drinks, extra food and wine tasting.
Disposable plates, cutlery and cups provided.
Printed local map to follow and clues to solve.
Picnic blanket, chilly bin (ice box), rubbish bag (important to take your rubbish with you), water bottles and a pen to solve the clues!

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

A 3-4 hour self-drive day trip with a difference! A foodie’s scavenger hunt exploring the beautiful Matakana Coast region! Following a regional map, you will discover hidden gems, try local artisan products and partake in fun activities, all whilst solving clues and riddles along the way. At each stop, you will stop and admire the scenery and/or collect delicious, gourmet picnic food to enjoy at your final picnic destination! Once the booking has been confirmed details of the day, where to meet, and what to bring will be emailed. At the meeting point you will be given a map and clues, along with a “base” picnic. Disposable plates and cutlery are provided. BYO drinks. The first available time slot is 9am and the last time slot is 12pm. Available 7 days a week. Minimum 3 days notice required to book. Subject to availability. There are approximately 6 stops and distance between each stop varies from a short walk up to a 15-20 minute drive.

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
18/08/2023 - 02/08/2026
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SUNDAY
09:00 - 12:00

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

4 View Road, View Road, Auckland, New Zealand, NZ, 0910

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From Auckland take State Highway 1 and get off at Warkworth. Turn right onto Old State High Way 1 (Twin Coast DIscovery Highway) and then right onto Hudson Road after the Pak N Save supermarket. Left onto Falls Road and Right onto View Road. Please meet at the cabin and press the bell on arrival.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Earliest available date: July 17, 2025
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