Must-see restaurants in Bay of Islands & Northland

  • Cafe Bianca

    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…

  • Quay

    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…

  • Cove

    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…

  • Dune

    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…

  • Sandbar

    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…

  • No 8

    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…

  • TopSail

    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…

  • McLeod's Pizza Barn

    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…

  • Raan Ahaan Thai Aroi Dee

    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…

  • Suk Jai Thai

    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…

  • Landing Cafe

    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…

  • Gallery & Cafe

    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…

  • Bennetts

    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…

  • Fat Camel

    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…

  • Blah, Blah, Blah…

    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…

  • Boatshed Cafe

    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…

  • Waipu Cafe Deli

    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…

  • Morrell’s Cafe

    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…

  • Nectar

    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,…

  • Little Red

    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…

  • Mangawhai Village Market

    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…

  • Frog & Kiwi

    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…

  • Schnappa Rock

    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…

  • Pimarn Thai

    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…

  • Koke Cafe

    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…

  • Mokaba

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    This longstanding cafe has outdoor tables overlooking the forest of yacht masts, and indoor seating that segues into a gallery.

  • Fresh

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Good coffee and interesting breakfasts.

  • Marina Pizza Bar & Grill

    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…

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