Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In summer, most places are open daily but for the rest of the year the hours can be sporad-
ic. A monthly guide to opening hours is on
www.thebarrier.co.nz
, but it pays to call ahead
for an evening meal.
Self-caterers will find small stores in Tryphena, Claris, Whangaparapara and Port
tion of wine, beer and locally grown produce, and also operates a small al fresco market
from 10am on Saturday mornings.
Wild Rose
MAP
CAFE
$
( 09-429 0905; Blackwell Dr; mains $11-21; 10am-3pm Wed-Sun; )
Wild Rose does the best
impersonation of an Auckland cafe on the island, albeit with the addition of local crowd-
pleasers such as toasted sandwiches and legendary burgers. It uses free-range, organic and
sustainable local produce whenever possible.
Claris Texas
MAP
(129 Hector Sanderson Rd; mains $7-18; 8am-4pm; )
While it doesn't live up to the promise of
its quirky name, this is the best gap-filler in the centre of the island, serving cooked break-
fasts, nachos, salads and pies.
CAFE
$
Currach Irish Pub
MAP
( 09-429 0211;
www.currachirishpub.co.nz
; Blackwell Dr; mains $19-30; from 4pm)
This lively, child-
friendly pub has a changing menu of seafood, steak and burgers, and is the island's main
social centre. Rub shoulders with local musos on jam nights.
PUB
$$
Tipi & Bob's
MAP
RESTAURANT
$$$
( 09-429 0550;
www.waterfrontlodge.co.nz
;
38 Puriri Bay Rd; breakfast $16-20, dinner $34-40; 8.30-10am &
5.30-10pm)
Serving simple but satisfying meals in large portions, this popular haunt has an
inviting deck overlooking the harbour. There's a cheaper pub menu in the bar.
Shopping
