Bay of Islands & Northland
Beyond the rough wooden exterior is a corrugated-iron-lined speakeasy where staff dressed as flappers deliver cooked breakfasts, gourmet burgers and…
Must-see restaurants in Bay of Islands & Northland
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Bay of Islands & Northland
At this beautiful riverside villa turned restaurant, grab a table on the wraparound veranda overlooking yachts bobbing in the neighbouring marina. The…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This heritage cottage at Waipu Cove covers all the bases, from coffee and breakfast bagels to pizza, gourmet burgers, a small bar and healthy smoothies…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Despite the name, Mangawhai's best restaurant is nowhere near the sands. Situated in the heart of the village, Dune is half bar, half cafe – with sunny…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Polished concrete floors and a living wall set a quietly stylish scene for a daytime cafe and a night-time bistro. Evening meals are sophisticated and…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Asian fusion dishes pack a flavour punch here, but are delicately assembled and delivered by friendly staff. Dishes are light and prices high, so don't…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Located upstairs in the Onerahi Yacht Club, around 10km from central Whangārei, TopSail serves superlative French-style bistro classics and lots of fresh…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The flavour combinations may seem almost as odd as a Scots-named pizzeria, but the crispy-based pizzas are delicious. Try the Gumdigger, with smoked…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Don't be put off by the fluorescent lighting and the lunch-bar feel; this unassuming restaurant is one of Dargaville's best. The flavour-filled Northern…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
It's well worth a trip to the suburbs to seek out this cheerful and relaxed restaurant, popular with Thai expats for its authentic flavours, gutsy…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Stylish Kiwiana decor combines with good coffee at this appealing place attached to the tourist office. Grab a table on the expansive deck and tuck into…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This cafe, high above Helena Bay, is one of the main stops on this route. Offering excellent organic fair-trade coffee, scrummy cakes until close, and…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Rural Europe comes to Mangawhai at this atmospheric chocolaterie and its accompanying cafe. Sample handmade chocolates, then fill up on the all-day…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
In a pedestrian laneway among a cluster of small restaurants, this little Israeli cafe stands out for its pitta pockets and platters laden with falafels…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The number-one eatery and best bar in central Dargaville has a garden area, hip music, bistro-style food, and beer, wine and cocktails. The global menu…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
You can eat overlooking the water in Hokianga's best cafe, which occupies a historic boat shed near the car ferry. It's a cute place with excellent food…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Enticing salads, sandwiches, cooked breakfasts, pasta dishes, muffins and organic fair-trade coffee are served at this pink weatherboard cafe on the main…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This cafe and craft shop occupies a former cheese factory. It's the last good eatery before Dargaville so drop in for coffee, an eggy breakfast or a…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Nectar offers the winning combination of friendly staff, organic milk and coffee, and generous servings from a menu full of Northland produce with paleo,…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Good coffee, artisan icy treats, organic soft drinks and kombucha (fermented sweet tea), and homestyle baking – all served from a funky red shipping…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Held in the library hall, this is a good place to stock up on organic produce (including wine and olive oil), peruse local crafts and fill up on food…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This relaxed eatery does a mixture of French and Kiwi cafe fare by day and more refined French classics at night. A five-course degustation menu (with…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Filled with expectant divers in the morning and those capping off their perfect day on the water in the evening, this cafe-restaurant-bar, with a tropical…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
As gaudy as every good Thai restaurant should be, Pimarn features all of Thailand’s blockbuster dishes, including an excellent yum talay (spicy seafood…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Set up on the side terrace of the Kohukohu Hotel, this little pavement cafe serves decent coffee and simple food including bagels, pies and cooked…
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Bay of Islands & Northland
This longstanding cafe has outdoor tables overlooking the forest of yacht masts, and indoor seating that segues into a gallery.
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Bay of Islands & Northland
Stock up on local produce at this farmers market.
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Bay of Islands & Northland
The bread, the pizza and the ice cream are all homemade at this pizzeria with outdoor seating. As well as pizza, there's a short menu including pasta…
