Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The general store in Waitomo sells the basics, but it's cheaper to stock up in Otorohanga
or Te Kuiti before you visit.
Huhu
MAP
CAFE, MODERN NZ
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 07-878 6674;
www.huhucafe.co.nz
;
10 Waitomo Caves Rd; small plates $11-17, mains $19-33; noon-late;
)
Slick and modern Huhu has great views from the terrace and sublime contemporary NZ
food. Sip a strong coffee or Kiwi craft beer, or graze through a seasonal tapas-style menu
of delights like slow-cooked lamb, teriyaki salmon and organic Scotch fillet steak.
Florence's Kitchen
MAP
CAFE
$$
(
www.facebook.com/WaitomoGeneralStore
;
Waitomo General Store, 15 Waitomo Caves Rd; snacks & mains $12-20;
7.30am-10pm)
In the Waitomo general store with a wide range of pre- and postcaving
sustenance.
Morepork Cafe
MAP
CAFE, PIZZERIA
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(Kiwi Paka, Hotel Access Rd; breakfast & lunch $10-18, dinner $15-27; 8am-10.30pm; )
At the Kiwi
Paka backpackers is this cheery joint, a jack-of-all-trades eatery serving breakfast, lunch
and dinner either inside or out on the deck. The 'Caveman' pizza is a definite winner.
King Country Brewing Company
MAP
(
www.facebook.com/kingcountrybrewingcompany
; Waitomo General Store, 15 Waitomo Caves Rd)
This craft
brewery does four top drops - an IPA, a pale ale, a wheat beer and a cider - and features
occasional guest beers from other smaller Kiwi breweries. Grab a tasting rack of all four
for $16.
BREWERY
Information
There's no petrol in town, but there's an ATM at Kiwi Paka.
Waitomo i-SITE
( 07-878 7640, 0800 474 839;
www.waitomocaves.com
; 21 Waitomo Caves Rd;
9am-5.30pm)
Internet access, post office and booking agent.
