Matakana Self-Drive Food & Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Overview
Village Picnic is all about discovering the Matakana Coast like a local. We’ve carefully curated the experience around some of our favourite small businesses, local producers, hidden gems and beautiful spots that visitors might otherwise miss.
It’s the little surprises along the way that make it memorable – and even Matakana locals tell us they’ve discovered places they never knew existed!
With everything thoughtfully planned for you, all you need to do is enjoy the adventure, support local and see where the day takes you.
What's Included
- 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!
Meeting Location
4 View Road
Warkworth 0910, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
More than just a picnic – it’s a foodie adventure, scavenger hunt and sightseeing experience all rolled into one!
Explore the beautiful Matakana Coast on a self-drive Mystery Picnic, solving clues and riddles as you discover hidden gems, meet local producers, try artisan products and take part in fun activities along the way.
Following a regional map, you’ll make your way through approximately 6-8 mystery stops, collecting delicious locally sourced goodies to add to your gourmet picnic as you go.
Your adventure might see you collecting something freshly made from a local artisan producer, enjoying a tasting, discovering a hidden roadside gem, picking up more locally made treats or taking part in a fun seasonal activity. Premium experiences may include an additional tasting experience along the way.
Your clues will lead you from one destination to the next before eventually revealing your idyllic mystery picnic spot, where you can relax and enjoy the gourmet spread you’ve collected.
Allow approximately 4–5 hours for the full experience.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Matakana Self-Drive Food & Adventure Scavenger Hunt?
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Activity code: C-227546P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- 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!.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Matakana Self-Drive Food & Adventure Scavenger Hunt is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Matakana Self-Drive Food & Adventure Scavenger Hunt will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA 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!
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
