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( www.okahuestate.co.nz ; 520 Okahu Rd; noon-5pm Thu-Sat, also open holiday weekends) Just
south of town, off the road to Ahipara, Kaitaia's only winery offers free tastings and sells
local produce, including the famous Kaitaia Fire chilli sauce. Enquire about tours ($5).

Sleeping & Eating

Mainstreet Lodge HOSTEL $
( 09-408 1275; www.mainstreetlodge.co.nz ; 235 Commerce St; dm $27-30, s $55-70, d & tw
$64-78; ) Maori carvings abound at this groovy old cottage, which has a modern
purpose-built wing facing the rear courtyard. The friendly owners know the area inside-
out.

Loredo Motel MOTEL $$$
( 09-408 3200; www.loredomotel.co.nz ; 25 North Rd; units $130-160; ) Opting for a
breezy Spanish style, this tidy motel has well-kept units set among palm trees and lawns,
with a swimming pool.

Beachcomber RESTAURANT $$$
( www.beachcomber.net.nz ; 222 Commerce St; lunch $19-33, dinner $24-36; 11am-3pm Mon-Fri,
5pm-late Mon-Sat) Easily the best place to eat in town, with a wide range of seafood and
meaty fare and a well-stocked salad bar.

Information

Far North i-SITE (

03-408 9450; www.northlandnz.com ; Te Ahu Centre, cnr Matthews Ave &

South Rd; 8.30am-5pm)

Getting There & Away
Kaitaia Airport ( www.bayofislandsairport.co.nz ; Quarry Rd) is 6km north of town. Busabout
Kaitaia ( 09-408 1092; www.cbec.co.nz ) has services to Doubtless Bay ($5, one hour),
Pukenui ($5, 45 minutes) and Ahipara ($3.50, 15 minutes). Both Air New Zealand ( Click
here ) and InterCity ( Click here ) operate services to Kaitaia.

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