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Mystery Picnic Scavenger Hunt Experience - Matakana

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It's date night reimagined! A self-drive day trip foodie adventure exploring the stunning Matakana region, picking up artisan products while solving clues & puzzles along the way.

It's date night reimagined! A self-drive day trip foodie adventure exploring the stunning Matakana region, picking up artisan products while solving clues & puzzles along the way.

Highlights

  • A self-drive fun filled adventure
  • Solving Clues & Puzzles
  • Picking up local artisan delights
  • Discovering hidden gems along the way
  • Ending at your final picnic destination on the Matakana Coast

Set off on a one-of-a-kind food and adventure experience for couples or families, designed to help you connect, relax, and enjoy every moment—stress-free, with everything planned and provided!

This self-drive adventure guides you through the Matakana Coast as you solve fun clues and puzzles at each stop. Your day begins with a hot beverage on arrival while you receive your briefing, map, and revealing clues to kick off the adventure.

Explore charming local businesses and breathtaking hidden spots along the way. You’ll start with a base picnic of artisan products, and collect additional hand-picked treats throughout the journey to enjoy at your final scenic picnic destination.


For an indulgent twist, upgrade and indulge in a Premium Mystery Picnic experience, starting with a gourmet picnic of local cheeses, cured meats, fresh breads, and sweet treats, with additional delights collected along the way. Enjoy a wine or craft beer tasting at a renowned local winery or brewery, then explore a curated scenic driving route featuring lakeside lookouts and hidden gems. Your adventure concludes at a hand-picked picnic spot, where you can relax, savor your treats, and take in the stunning surroundings.

How Mystery Picnic Works:

  • Meet at Village Picnic Headquarters in Warkworth at the scheduled time
  • There you will be greeted, handed a hot beverage, and given your personal itinerary
  • The mystery adventure starts with your briefing of what to expect and includes a map and revealing clues
  • Your "base" picnic with local artisan products will be presented
  • Other hand-picked items are collected along the way for you to enjoy at your final picnic destination
  • Allow for a 4 - 5 hours (depending on picnic of choice) of fun filled adventures and activities - excluding travel time from your residence
Standard Picnic - 1 Adult $250.00 (16+ yrs)
Standard Picnic - 2 Adults $350.00 (16+ yrs)
Standard Picnic - 3 Adults $500.00 (16+ yrs)
Standard Picnic -4 Adults $650.00 (16+ yrs)
Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child $450.00 (Adult 16+ / Child 2 - 15 yrs)
Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children $500.00 (Adult 16+ / Child 2 - 15 yrs)
Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children $600.00 (Adult 16+ / Child 2 - 15 yrs)

What's included

  • Hot beverage on arrival
  • Locally sourced artisan picnic
  • A fun mystery itinerary with maps & clues
  • A locals guide of the Matakana region, exploring local hidden gems
  • Premium Upgrade: Artisan gourmet picnic
  • Premium Upgrade: Wine or beer tasting

Duration

  • 4 Hrs Standard Picnic / 5 Hrs Premium Picnic

Location

  • Village Picnic Headquarters - 4 View Road
  • Warkworth 0910

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • "Make it Premium" Picnic Upgrade: You can upgrade to a "premium" mystery picnic through the check-out. Please select the correct amount of people to match your total booking. I.e. To make a Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children premium, please add "2 Adults Premium" and "2 Children Premium" through the check-out.

    Includes extra gourmet treats, extra scavenger hunt activities and either a wine or a beer tasting.


    Dietary Requirements: We tailor our experiences to suit vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free diets, simply specify at check-out.

    Pet Friendly: Feel free to bring your furry companions along for the adventure.

    What to bring: Details on what to bring will be explained in a confirmation email.


  • Please note:

    Mystery Picnics are undertaken rain, hail or shine.

    Cancellation (minus admin fee $25) will be refunded with a minimum of 5 days notice.

    Postponement accepted with a minimum 3 days notice with no charge.

    Postponement within 48 hours notice will incur a $50 fee

    Above is subject to the Bookme T&Cs.

Available Bookings from 11 Oct to 24 Oct 2025

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  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$229.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$279.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$429.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$579.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$379.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$399.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$499.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$250.00
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$350.00
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$500.00
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$650.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$450.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$500.00
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$600.00

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99

  • Standard Picnic - 1 Adult$239.99 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Standard Picnic - 2 Adults$314.99
  • Standard Picnic - 3 Adults$464.99
  • Standard Picnic -4 Adults$614.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 1 Child$414.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 2 Children$449.99
  • Family Picnic - 2 Adults & 3 Children$549.99
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Mystery Picnic - Matakana
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Awesome time!
Awesome time!
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An Amazing Experience
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An Amazing Experience
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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!
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What a nice time.
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Sarah from New Zealand wrote on 26 April 2025

A perfect day out!

This experience was really good - we enjoyed exploring the region and figuring out all the clues to collect our goodies. It allowed us to discover places we wouldn't have probably found or visited otherwise. Everything was so delicious, and we definitely recommend this activity. A huge thank you to Philippa who was so welcoming, organised and knowledgeable.

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Alyssa Thomas from New Zealand wrote on 24 February 2025

Really Enjoyed!

Thanks heaps, so well organised and we got to see some of Matakana's gems. Nice to go on a picnic, with awesome gourmet food, without having to do the planning! Thank you :D

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Angel Gerrard from New Zealand wrote on 15 February 2025

Amazing

Such a well organised experience. Loved getting out and exploring the region. The picnic was delicious Thank you 🙏

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nattus from New Zealand wrote on 27 January 2025

Amazing day out

What an Amazing day out with the family, seeing a few spots I would never have thought to have stopped at. The quality of the food was impressive—everything was fresh, local, and thoughtfully chosen. From artisan cheeses to freshly baked bread, there was something for everyone. The spot we ended up in for the picnic was wonderful, with a fantastic view.

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Claire Beach from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2025

Great adventure!

If you want a great day out, without the mental load of planning it all, this is a great option! Loads of local activities and goods to try and no extra brain power required. The hosts at the various locations gave us personalized attention which made it extra special.

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