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Whare Waka
(Waitangi Treaty Grounds; mains $15-24; 9am-5pm)
Located beside a pond studded with ducks,
backed by bush and overlooking the Treaty Grounds, the Whare Waka cafe is a top spot
for good cafe fare during the day, and to return to for a
hangi
dinner on Wednesday and
Saturday evenings from December to March.
CAFE
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PUB
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Alfresco's
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( 09-402 6797;
www.alfrescosrestaurantpaihia.com
; 6 Marsden Rd; breakfast & lunch $12-20, dinner $18-33;
8am-late)
Locals flock to this casual restaurant-cafe-bar for great food - including lots of
local seafood - and reasonable prices. Settle in for live music from 3pm to 6pm every
Sunday afternoon. There's Happy Hour bar prices from 3pm to 6pm every day too.
35 Degrees South
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MODERN NZ, SEAFOOD
$$
(
www.35south.co.nz
;
69 Marsden Rd; shared plates $10-15, mains $25-30)
Service was a bit disorganised
when we visited, but you can't beat the over-the-water location in central Paihia. The
menu is at its best with local oysters and fish and the shared small plates. Try the tempura
fish tortillas, and maybe share a dessert of Dutch raisin doughnuts.
Drinking
God bless backpackers: they certainly keep the bars buzzing. There are plenty of places
along Kings Rd and in the town centre to explore, so don't feel hemmed in by our list.
Pipi Patch Bar
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(18 Kings Rd; 5pm-late)
The party hostel has the party bar: a popular spot with large video
screens and a decent terrace. You'll be shuffled inside at midnight to keep the neighbours
happy - although most of them are backpackers who'll be here anyway.
Sauce
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BEER
(Marsden Rd; pizza $12-22; 11am-late Tue-Sun)
Design-your-own pizzas plus the added attraction
of excellent craft beer on tap from Hamilton's Good George Brewery.
