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( 07-865 7032;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
474 Wentworth Valley Rd; adult/child $10/5)
More upmarket than
most DOC camping grounds, this campsite is accessed from the Wentworth Falls walk
and has toilets, showers and gas barbecues.
Southpacific Accommodation
( 07-865 9580;
www.thesouthpacific.co.nz
;
249 Port Rd; units $130-216; )
This hard-to-miss
corner-hogging complex consists of a cafe and warmly decorated, self-contained motel
units. Facilities are clean and modern; bikes and kayaks are available for hire.
MOTEL
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Breakers
( 07-865 8464;
www.breakersmotel.co.nz
;
324 Hetherington Rd; units $175-230; )
Facing the marina
on the Tairua approach to Whangamata, this newish motel compensates for saggy beds
with an enticing swimming pool and spa pools on the decks of the upstairs units.
MOTEL
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Eating
Lazy Lizard
(427 Port Rd; mains $10-20; 7.30am-3.30pm Tue-Sun)
Winning points for bizarre hand-shaped
stools, this funky lizard does delicious counter food, cooked breakfasts, bagels and salads.
We're big fans of the 'It's a Wrap' breakfast tortilla.
CAFE
$
Soul Burger
(
www.soulburger.co.nz
; 441 Port Rd; burgers $10-15; 5-9pm Thu, 8am-9pm Fri-Sun Easter-late Oct, 5pm-late
Wed-Sun late Oct-Easter)
Serving audacious burgers with names like Soul Blues Brother and
Vegan Vibe, this hip corner joint is also licensed so you can have an ice-cold beer with
your burger.
BURGERS
$
The Lincoln
(
www.thelincolnbar.co.nz
;
501 Port Rd; mains $17-34)
Part bar, part bistro, part cafe and all-round good
times feature at this versatile spot on Whangamata's main drag. DJs kick in on summer
weekends.
CAFE, PUB
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