Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Kaimai View Motel
( 07-549 0398;
www.kaimaiview.co.nz
;
84 Main Rd; d from $120; )
Beyond a funky mural on the
streetside wall, this jaunty, mod motel offers neat rooms (all named after NZ native trees)
with CD player, kitchenette and, in larger rooms, spa. The namesake views extend over the
back fence.
MOTEL
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CABIN, B&B
$$$
Warm Earth Cottage
( 07-549 0962;
www.warmearthcottage.co.nz
;
202 Thompsons Track; d $220)
Reignite your romance or
simmer in simple pleasures at this rural idyll, 5km south of town then 2km west of SH2.
Two pretty, electricity-less cottages sit by the swimmable Waitekohe River. Fire up the bar-
becue (generous barbecue packs $85), melt into a wood-fired outdoor bath, or chew
through a book in the lovely guest lounge/library. Big DIY breakfasts are included in the
price.
Eating
Ambria
( 07-549 2272;
www.ambria.co.nz
;
5/62 Main Rd; mains lunch $15-19, dinner $24-36)
Surprisingly atmo-
spheric, Ambria is a hip bar-eatery in a nondescript shopping strip on the eastern side of
town. Order a glass of Kiwi wine to wash over your pork belly stuffed with sage, apple and
streaky bacon.
MODERN NZ
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Talisman Hotel & Landing Restaurant
( 07-549 2218;
www.facebook.com/talismanhotel
;
7 Main Rd; mains $18-30; 11.30am-2.30pm & 5-9pm)
The
Talisman is the local boozer, with occasional live music (including 'Sing For Your Supper'
nights - bring your guitar!) and the Landing Restaurant serving pubby standards: pizzas,
steaks, lamb Wellington, pan-fried salmon and surf 'n' turf.
PUB
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