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Matauri Bay and Rainbow Warrior memorial
Matauri Bay, Northland
A big sweep of beach and a hilltop memorial to the Rainbow Warrior.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The hilltop memorial above Matauri Bay marks the final resting place of Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior, which was sunk in 1985 and later scuttled nearby. The beach below is wide and good for a swim, and the views over the Cavalli Islands are worth the stop.
Good to know
- Walk up to the memorial for the view
- Swim on the calm side
- Best time
- Afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed to the bay, memorial a short walk up
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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