Brewed As Collective

Bay of Islands & Northland


Originally a pop-up, now a vibrant cafe with wood bars and serious 'third wave' coffee with tasting notes and cold-brew options for summer. Super-healthy breakfasts, and the rustic bakery offerings, are also top quality.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Bay of Islands & Northland attractions

1. Mangawhai Museum

0.83 MILES

One of regional NZ's best museums, this spectacular building shaped like a stingray is on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Heads…

2. Mangawhai Heads

1.11 MILES

Mangawhai's main claim to fame is the surf beach and its large hilltop car park fills up quickly in peak season. To the south a narrow spit of sand…

3. Te Whai Bay Wines

2.95 MILES

Handcrafted wines include chardonnay, pinot gris and Bordeaux-style reds, and the beautiful vineyard is a great spot for a shared antipasto platter to…

4. Waipu Museum & Shop

10.99 MILES

In this fascinating little museum Waipu's Scottish heritage comes to life through holograms, a short film and interactive displays. The shop stocks…

5. Te Hana Te Ao Marama

11.9 MILES

You'll see the terraces of a lot of historic pā (fortified village) sites etched into hillsides all around NZ, but if you want to get an idea of how these…

6. Goat Island Marine Reserve

16.81 MILES

Only 3km from Leigh, this 547-hectare aquatic area was established in 1975 as the country’s first marine reserve. In less than 40 years the sea has…

7. Goat Island Marine Discovery Centre

16.88 MILES

Staffed by marine experts and graduate students from the University of Auckland, this centre is packed with interesting exhibitions on the ecosystem of…

8. Dome Forest

18.68 MILES

Two kilometres north of Warkworth, a track leads through this regenerating forest to the Dome summit (336m). On a fine day you can see the Sky Tower from…