Guidebook for Ruakaka
Food Scene
Land & Sea Cafe, Bar & Eatery
30 Rauiri DrGrant loves their snapper fritters
This is the local pub. The beef burger is pretty good. They have live bands too!
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Porthouse Bar and Eatery
163 State Highway 15AThis is the local pub. The beef burger is pretty good. They have live bands too!
Beer + Pizza = yum!
And... They have dessert pizzas!
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove RdBeer + Pizza = yum!
And... They have dessert pizzas!
Lovely spot with lovely views. Good food with good service.
37 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Cove Cafe
910 Cove RdLovely spot with lovely views. Good food with good service.
Great food, good service, nice ambience. The modern interior design that contrasts the historic waterfront building offers a delightful feel. Their pork belly is yum!
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Quay
31 QuaysideGreat food, good service, nice ambience. The modern interior design that contrasts the historic waterfront building offers a delightful feel. Their pork belly is yum!
It's where we get a beef burger and a beer before heading to Ocean Beach... and then maybe a drink before going back home!
70 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdIt's where we get a beef burger and a beer before heading to Ocean Beach... and then maybe a drink before going back home!
Pimarn Thai Restaurant
12 Rathbone StThey make good tom yum soup!
Haven't been but work mates speak highly of this place.
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Suk Jai Thai Restaurant
93 Kamo RdHaven't been but work mates speak highly of this place.
It's the best cafe in the area because it's the only one within walking distance! They've got a good menu and the staff is great too.
SeaChange Cafe
79 Bream Bay DrIt's the best cafe in the area because it's the only one within walking distance! They've got a good menu and the staff is great too.
Bream Bay Takeaways
2 Peter Snell RdChinese takeaway and good old fish&chips all in one shop!
Essentials
FreshChoice Ruakaka
378 Marsden Point RdFresh Choice, Four Square, GP, Pharmacy, Bakery, Roast, Chinese Takeaway and Fish&Chips, Sushi, Westpac, Cafe, Post Shop, Butcher, Real Estate Sales, Police Station
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ruakaka Town Centre
Peter Snell RoadFresh Choice, Four Square, GP, Pharmacy, Bakery, Roast, Chinese Takeaway and Fish&Chips, Sushi, Westpac, Cafe, Post Shop, Butcher, Real Estate Sales, Police Station
GAS Bream Bay
14 State Hwy 1Closest petrol station. They're open til 10pm.
Caltex Oakleigh
State Highway 1Next petrol station before Whangarei. They're open til midnight.
Parks & Nature
This is quite a drive from where we live, about an hour or so, but it is one of the most beautiful spots to be in. It also has walking tracks around the area.
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Ocean Beach Road
Ocean Beach RoadThis is quite a drive from where we live, about an hour or so, but it is one of the most beautiful spots to be in. It also has walking tracks around the area.
Just a ten minute drive from our house, Ruakaka beach is one of the best beaches I've been to. We enjoy walking up and down the beach and taking in the stunning views.
Ruakaka Beach Road
Ruakaka Beach RoadJust a ten minute drive from our house, Ruakaka beach is one of the best beaches I've been to. We enjoy walking up and down the beach and taking in the stunning views.
Everything Else
A hidden gem. Take a flash light. You'll be rewarded if you're prepared to get your feet wet.
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Amaphango eWaipu
Waipu Caves RoadA hidden gem. Take a flash light. You'll be rewarded if you're prepared to get your feet wet.