Coromandel Peninsula
Get pleasantly lost in the Refinery, a spacious showcase of 1960s and 1970s Kiwiana style including a turntable where customers are encouraged to play the…
Must-see restaurants in Coromandel Peninsula
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Coromandel Peninsula
Luke’s Kitchen has a rustic surf-shack ambience, cold brews including hyper-local craft beer from Kūaotunu's tiny Blue Fridge Brewery and excellent wood…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Bringing cosmopolitan cool to Coromandel Town, Wharf Road offers the opportunity to ease into another day equipped with excellent coffee, interesting…
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Coromandel Peninsula
On the outskirts of Waihi Beach, the Surf Shack is definitely worth a detour for its plate-filling salads and quite possibly the best burgers in New…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Sleek Scandi style makes the Port Road Project a standout in sleepy Whangamatā. Join the locals on the sunny, shared tables and partner the all-day menu…
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Coromandel Peninsula
The Bistro at the Falls Retreat is located in a wooden cottage under a shaded canopy of trees. Gourmet pizzas and rustic meat dishes emerge from the wood…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Excellent counter food and creative breakfast and lunch mains make Weta one of the region's standout cafes. Sit outside in the courtyard on a warm day and…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Ohinemuri Estate Winery has Latvian-influenced architecture and serves excellent lunches: shared platters, seafood, soups and vegetarian dishes all…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Repurposed timber and corrugated iron feature at this rustic but chic vineyard en route from Hahei to Ferry Landing. Seafood, cheese and charcuterie…
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Coromandel Peninsula
In a historic cottage 2km from central Tairua, the TBC combines a rustic Kiwiana vibe with a focus on sustainable produce and ingredients from the…
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Coromandel Peninsula
The Beach Hotel's interesting menu includes spiced beans and chorizo with poached eggs for brunch and a terrific fish burger with hand-cut chips for…
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Coromandel Peninsula
With courtyard seating for summer brunches and a burnished-copper bar for later in the night, Manaia is the most cosmopolitan spot on the Tairua strip…
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Coromandel Peninsula
This charming wooden church is Hahei’s swankiest eatery. A concise seasonal menu of European-influenced mains could include slow-roasted beef cheeks with…
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Coromandel Peninsula
The closest Whangamatā comes to fine dining is this stylish and compact space just back from the town's main street. Mediterranean and Asian starters like…
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Coromandel Peninsula
This cool cafe-bar sits among fields 3km south of town. Mussels are served with Thai- and Mediterranean-tinged sauces or grilled on the half-shell. In…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Easily reached on the short harbour crossing linking Whitianga to Ferry Landing, Cooked is a colourful homage to Mexican street food. There's an authentic…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Stylish and spacious, this cafe definitely channels the cosmopolitan vibe of a certain Australian city. Shared tables promote a convivial ambience, and…
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Coromandel Peninsula
In Waihi Beach township, this buzzy combo of cafe and bar serves hearty breakfasts and substantial mains. Kick off your day with its legendary eggs…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Good coffee, fresh-fruit ice cream and burgers made from meat from local Hereford cattle are the standouts at this rustic self-described ‘farm shop’,…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Licensed and right by Waihi Beach, Flatwhite has a lively brunch menu, decent pizzas and flash burgers. Our favourite off the dinner menu is the dukkah…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Sixfortysix does tasty counter food like baguettes crammed with hoisin pulled pork, as well as tasty lunch mains such as fish tacos and a prawn and…
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Coromandel Peninsula
With a charcoal oven as its kitchen hub, Stoked turns out dishes like manuka-smoked salmon, tandoori chicken thigh and good wood-fired pizza. Views of the…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Dine at easy-going Hula to fast track to a beachy state of mind. Try the corned beef hash with poached eggs for brekkie, or the fish tacos or coconut…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Views of the Whitianga marina – including the sleepy ferry crossing to Ferry Landing – provide the backdrop for relaxed but stylish dining. In summer the…
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Coromandel Peninsula
In summer everyone wants a garden table at this excellent cafe. For a lazy brunch, try the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon or the legendary Big Breakfast…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Town’s most upmarket option dishes up generously proportioned meals with an emphasis on local seafood. On a summer’s evening, the courtyard…
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Coromandel Peninsula
With colourful walls, elegant veranda furniture and harbour views, the Old Mill Cafe serves interesting cafe fare like Spanish baked eggs for breakfast…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Just north of Te Puru, stop at the colourful Waiomu Beach Cafe for hearty breakfasts, gourmet pizza, freshly squeezed juices and healthy salads. Locally…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Southeast Asian flavours infuse the menu at this relaxed spot with shared tables. Highlights include Indonesian-style beef rendang, pad thai noodles and a…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Perched beside the water, this rustic wood-lined pavilion is a great spot for fish and chips. Order from the nearby kitchen and partner with a beer or a…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Briny-fresh mussels, scallops, oysters and cooked fish and chips and flounder. Coming from Thames, you’ll find it around 5km before you reach Coromandel…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Get an early start on the sunny terrace of this side-street cafe, where good counter food is partnered with huge pancake stacks and plump tortilla wraps…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Better than your average highway stop, Colenso has excellent fair-trade coffee, scones, cakes and light snacks, as well as a shop selling homewares and…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Occupying a corner of an old villa, this chic little cafe serves excellent coffee and enticing pastries and cakes.
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Coromandel Peninsula
The quaint Colville General Store sells just about everything from organic food to petrol (warning: this is your last option for either). The adjacent…
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Coromandel Peninsula
The Waikino terminus of the Goldfields Railway has a friendly cafe with good burgers and counter food. Bikes can be hired here for $55 if you’re keen to…
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Coromandel Peninsula
On the semirural outskirts of Waihi town, Down Thyme successfully combines European and Turkish flavours. Sit on the outdoor deck and enjoy lamb shish…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Housed in a cute little wooden building with punga-shaded outdoor seating, Ti-Tree serves fair-trade organic coffee, cooked breakfasts and delicious fruit…
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Coromandel Peninsula
On a corner facing the harbour, this informal restaurant offers good-value seafood meals in a prime location. Steamed mussels, smoked seafood platters and…
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Coromandel Peninsula
Classy cafe fare including pizza, counter food (tarts and quiches around $7), superb coffee and tummy-taming breakfasts. Craft beer from Hamilton's Good…
