Matauri Bay at a distance

Matauri Bay is the final resting-place of the ill-fated Greenpeace flagship, the Rainbow Warrior.

Matauri Bay, with its golden sandy beach looking out to the Cavalli Islands, is the final resting-place of the ill-fated Greenpeace flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. Now home to reef fishes, it is known world-wide as a spectacular diving spot. Matauri Bay is also popular for activities such as beachfront camping, safe swimming, and jet skiing.