Kate's Guidebook
Food Scene
Award winning beer and great food (especially the pizza)
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McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove RdAward winning beer and great food (especially the pizza)
Situated right on the beach this popular spot is great for your morning coffee, lunch or even a nice evening meal.
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The Cove Cafe
910 Cove RdSituated right on the beach this popular spot is great for your morning coffee, lunch or even a nice evening meal.
Feoh Espresso
86 The CentreAward winning barista coffee with nice outdoor seating.
Four Square Waipu
43 The Centregreat for your last minute needs
Nice little cafe situated in the middle of Waipu, does great scones and muffins 😋 FYI they have moved and the place the pictures are old ones its in a whole different building across the road next to the pharmacy.
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Waipu Cafe & Deli
29 The CentreNice little cafe situated in the middle of Waipu, does great scones and muffins 😋 FYI they have moved and the place the pictures are old ones its in a whole different building across the road next to the pharmacy.
Sightseeing
Great beach only 15mins drive away. This is a great swim spot for families and has lifeguards during the summer, and a great beach for learning to surf.
There is also a lovely cliff top walk along to Langs Beach.
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Waipu Cove
Great beach only 15mins drive away. This is a great swim spot for families and has lifeguards during the summer, and a great beach for learning to surf.
There is also a lovely cliff top walk along to Langs Beach.
If you are into your walks this is a great place to visit with lots of different walks depending on your ability. Aprox 50mins from Waipu.
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Whangarei Heads
If you are into your walks this is a great place to visit with lots of different walks depending on your ability. Aprox 50mins from Waipu.
If you are wanting more of a city shopping day with a larger selection of cafes/restaurants etc then Whangarei is only 40min drive away.
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Whangarei
If you are wanting more of a city shopping day with a larger selection of cafes/restaurants etc then Whangarei is only 40min drive away.
This FREE cave takes you inside to see thousands of glow worms. Best access is in summer and be aware you will need gum boots and a torch.
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Amaphango kaWaipu
Waipu Caves RoadThis FREE cave takes you inside to see thousands of glow worms. Best access is in summer and be aware you will need gum boots and a torch.
Another popular surf spot, also with stunning cliff top walk. Located aprox 30mins by car.
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Mangawhai Heads
Another popular surf spot, also with stunning cliff top walk. Located aprox 30mins by car.
This beach is only a 5 min drive from us and if you are an off roader then you can even drive your 4X4 right on the beach. Great fishing spot or even just to put up the umbrella and relax, this beach is slightly quieter than Waipu cove and is not manned by lifeguards so be careful when swimming.
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Uretiti Beach
This beach is only a 5 min drive from us and if you are an off roader then you can even drive your 4X4 right on the beach. Great fishing spot or even just to put up the umbrella and relax, this beach is slightly quieter than Waipu cove and is not manned by lifeguards so be careful when swimming.