Kaitaia, located in the far north of New Zealand, offers a variety of food and drink experiences that reflect the region's rich cultural heritage and natural resources. One notable destination is Houhora Honey Bees, a popular container café known for its homemade pies filled with local ingredients, sandwiches, cakes, coffee, and real fruit ice cream. Another option is Peekaboo Backyard Eatery, which combines Mediterranean cuisine with Northland flavours for a unique dining experience.
While Kaitaia does have a small range of accommodation options, there are also nearby towns like Ahipara with campgrounds, motels, and holiday homes to choose from. For breakfast, the Waterfront Café & Bar in Mangonui offers daily bakes, great coffee, and various dietary options like gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Additionally, visitors can explore foodie experiences like visiting Taipa Salt Pig for salt production tours or New Zealand's only commercial coffee plantation, Ikarus Coffee, for a tour through the lovely subtropical garden and the coffee plantation acreage.