Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Eating & Drinking
In summer, most places are open daily but for the rest of the year the hours can be
sporadic. 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
Tryphena has a good selection of wine, beer and locally grown produce, and also oper-
ates a small al fresco market from 10am on Saturday mornings.
Wild Rose
CAFE $
OFFLINE MAP
( 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, or-
ganic and sustainable local produce whenever possible.
Claris Texas
CAFE $
OFFLINE 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 breakfasts, nachos, salads and pies.
Currach Irish Pub
PUB $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 09-429 0211;
www.currachirishpub.co.nz
; Blackwell Dr; mains $19-30; from 4pm)
This
lively, child-friendly pub has a changing menu of seafood, steak and burgers, and is the
island's main social centre. Rub shoulders with local musos on jam nights.
Tipi & Bob's
RESTAURANT $$$
$$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 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 pop-
ular haunt has an inviting deck overlooking the harbour. There's a cheaper pub menu in
the bar.
