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
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
Bringing cosmopolitan cool to Coromandel Town, Wharf Road offers the opportunity to ease into another day equipped with excellent coffee, interesting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
Ohinemuri Estate Winery has Latvian-influenced architecture and serves excellent lunches: shared platters, seafood, soups and vegetarian dishes all…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
Stylish and spacious, this cafe definitely channels the cosmopolitan vibe of a certain Australian city. Shared tables promote a convivial ambience, and…
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…
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’,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Coromandel Peninsula
Occupying a corner of an old villa, this chic little cafe serves excellent coffee and enticing pastries and cakes.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
