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We've compiled the best of the best in Whangamata - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
This restaurant bills itself as a "modern day hearth," inviting diners to take a seat at the bar and watch the chefs at work next to an open fire. Located inside the lobby of a former cinema, Camina serves Spanish-inspired dishes that are designed to be shared. The menu features all things grilled, from cabbages and market fish to hefty slabs of steak with smoked tomato butter.
Located on a corner of Whangamata's main street, this café is perfectly positioned to catch the morning sun. This makes it an ideal spot to grab coffee or breakfast either outside in the sunshine or inside the airy, wood-accented café. Lunch is served from 8 am to 2 pm, and features the classics (mushrooms on toast and Turkish eggs) alongside more creative options, like the loaded toast with buttermilk fried cauliflower, hummus, and haloumi.
