Must-see restaurants in North Island

  • New World

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Waitomo-bound self-caterers should stock up here.

  • Sugoi Sushi

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Offering a huge selection and exemplary service.

  • Burgerfuel

    City Centre & Britomart

    A good central city option for gourmet burgers.

  • New World

    The Wairarapa

    For self-caterers and tramping trip stock-ups.

  • Fresh

    Bay of Islands & Northland

    Good coffee and interesting breakfasts.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Palmerston North

    Cheap and cheerful self-catering.

  • Countdown

    Napier

    Centrally located supermarket.

  • New World

    Wellington

    Large downtown supermarket.

  • Pak'nSave

    Coromandel Peninsula

    Thames' best supermarket.

  • No 1 Pancake

    City Centre & Britomart

    The constant queue outside tells you all you need to know about this hole-in-the-wall eatery. It does only one thing and it does it well: delicious crispy…

  • 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…

  • Plume

    North Auckland

    Plume has rural views from its terrace and an adventurous menu that jumps from China to Spain by way of Thailand and India. Culinary ambition in the…

  • Shaolin Kung Fu Noodle

    Auckland

    Roughly cut hand-pulled noodles are the speciality here, with a menu that leans towards the flavours of China's Henan province. Also a few Chinese Muslim…

  • Remedy Coffee

    City Centre & Britomart

    Quirky inner-city spot with excellent coffee, average-looking counter food, made-to-order bagels and sandwiches, and the old-school thrills of a book…

  • Rangiriri Hotel

    Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula

    Next to the Rangiriri Heritage Centre is the historic Rangiriri Hotel, a cheery spot for lunch or a beer.

  • Kamahi Cafe

    Taranaki & Whanganui

    Inside the North Egmont Visitor Centre, Kamahi is passable for a quick-fire warm-me-up pizza, a coffee or some breakfast eggs.

  • Stonewall Store

    Hauraki Gulf Islands

    In the heart of Tryphena, this well-stocked grocery shop doubles as the bakery, gift shop and post office.

  • Countdown

    Bay of Islands

    The main place to stock up on provisions. There's a smaller branch on Williams Rd in the town centre.

  • Four Square

    Bay of Islands

    The town's main grocery store occupies a prominent 19th-century trading store on the waterfront.

  • Dawson Falls Cafe

    Taranaki & Whanganui

    The cafe within Dawson Falls Mountain Lodge serves a simple set of savoury and sweet pastries.

  • Countdown

    Bay of Plenty

    This massive supermarket is a good place to stock up on supplies.

  • Pak N Save

    Gisborne

    Fill up the trolley, and don't forget your Gisborne oranges.

  • New World

    Bay of Plenty

    Self-catering supplies for those tackling the Motu Trails.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Tauranga

    Large supermarket, a short drive south of the city centre.

  • Countdown

    City Centre & Britomart

    A large 24-hour supermarket at the bottom of town.

  • New World

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    A large supermarket with long opening hours.

  • Asahi

    North Auckland

    OK for a sushi fix, with good bento boxes.

  • Pak 'n Save

    Rotorua

    Big supermarket on the downtown fringe.

  • New World

    Bay of Plenty

    A haven for self-caterers.