Auckland Region
Call in for pies and other baked goods, groceries and ice creams. The attached Lion Rock Surf Shop (www.lionrocksurfshop.com) rents surfboards and body…
Must-see restaurants in North Island
Auckland
This Devonport cafe is set a little back from the main tourist strip, and serves a tasty mix of cafe classics and Southeast Asian dishes to locals in the…
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…
Wellington
Down on the corner, the curvaceous Lido just keeps packing them in with its funky retro architecture, live music on Saturday nights and excellent cafe…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
This stylish and buzzing restaurant and bar offers excellent Southeast Asian flavours, mainly from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. Try the Madurese goat curry.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
If you haven’t packed a picnic, this idyllically situated eatery serves tasty lunches, Devonshire teas with freshly baked scones, and hearty dinners.
Wellington
This cheery noodle house cranks out tasty vegie and vegan Malaysian and Chinese dishes (including kick-ass dumplings) in easy-clean, overlit surrounds.
Auckland
Part of a culinary makeover of a former department store, the Commons is a spacious and sophisticated combination of elegant restaurant and buzzy bar.
Coromandel Peninsula
Although the bright lighting may not induce romance, the tangy Thai dishes will provide a warm glow at this long-established and popular local eatery.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Hugely popular, this humble-looking and humbly priced eatery has the best dahi puri (chickpea, potato and yoghurt on a pappadam) in town.
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
This shop-cum-service station stocks groceries and tramping food. Fill your backpack here before doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
Bay of Islands & Northland
This longstanding cafe has outdoor tables overlooking the forest of yacht masts, and indoor seating that segues into a gallery.
Auckland
The highlight is the 'lump rice', a prosaically named but very tasty array of curries cooked with spicy rice in a banana leaf.
Taupo & the Ruapehu Region
Self-caterers should head for New World, your best bet for stocking up before heading to National Park Village or Whakapapa.
Coromandel Peninsula
A good source of planet-friendly vegetables, nuts, bread, eggs and meat. Good for vegan travellers.
Auckland Region
This popular licensed cafe serves cooked breakfasts and lunches, along with tempting counter food.
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
There’s no supermarket at Waitomo Caves, so stock up en route to the caves in Otorohanga.
Parnell & Newmarket
A branch of a small local chain serving good-value, authentic Vietnamese food.
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
An excellent homegrown gourmet burger chain, with branches all over the city.
Bay of Islands & Northland
Stock up on local produce at this farmers market.
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…
Auckland
Roughly cut hand-pulled noodles are the speciality here, with a menu that leans towards the flavours of China's Henan province. Also a few Chinese Muslim…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Next to the Rangiriri Heritage Centre is the historic Rangiriri Hotel, a cheery spot for lunch or a beer.
Hauraki Gulf Islands
In the heart of Tryphena, this well-stocked grocery shop doubles as the bakery, gift shop and post office.
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