Kauri CoastRestaurants

Restaurants in Kauri Coast

  1. Sahara

    Nothing about the cuisine or fit-out screams North African desert, but the incongruity of the name is nothing on the surprise of finding such a stylish restaurant in little Paparoa, 6km east of Matakohe. Housed in a lovingly restored bank building, Sahara offers a small but stellar menu with a focus on local produce.

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  2. Funky Fish

    Brightly decorated with murals and mosaics, Funky Fish is a highly popular restaurant, cafe and bar with a wide-ranging menu, although the fish dishes are the standouts. Bookings are advisable in summer.

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  3. Morrell’s Cafe

    Perhaps this is where Hokianga’s hippies ended up. This bright-yellow cafe and craft shop serves up tasty snacks in a former cheese factory near the north end of the forest.

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  4. Blah, Blah, Blah…

    The number-one eatery in Dargaville (admittedly that’s not saying much) has a garden area, hip music, deli-style snacks, a global menu (dukkha, nachos, steak) and cocktails.

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  5. Sharky’s

    At Sharky’s, a handy combination of bottle shop, general store, bar and takeaway, quick snacks and all-day breakfasts are the order of the day.

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    Central Hotel

    Pop into the Central Hotel if you feel like a handle of something cold in a straight-up NZ pub.

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