China Inn Restaurant & Bar
A fully licensed restaurant and bar. Their extensive menu of traditional Chinese, Asian and European cuisine caters to a broad range of tastes.
We offer an extensive selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages such as premium juices, local and imported beers, a wide variety of Ready-to-Drinks, non-alcoholic cocktails and vast selection of spirits and liquors.
Contact:
China Inn Restaurant & Bar
Phone: (06) 358 8206
Fax: (06) 358 8205
Email: enquiries@chinainn.co.nz
Website: http://www.chinainn.co.nz/
Ming Dynasty Restaurant
Ming Dynasty Restaurant a fully licenced Chinese restaurant, also offering takeaway orders and catering for special functions.
We have operating in Lower Hutt for over 10 years and have a committment to high quality food and service. Our beverages selection includes fine New Zealand and Australian Wines, Ports & Sherries, Liquers & Premium Spirits, New Zealand & Imported Beers and a good selection of non-alcoholic drinks.
Contact:
Ming Dynasty Restaurant
Phone: 04-569 7287
Website: http://www.shophutt.co.nz/
Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant
Whether for lunch or diner, Grand Harbour Chinese Restaurant has become Auckland’s premier source for fine Chinese dining with a host of delicious traditional recipes, specializing in duck as well as a wide range of seafood, including lobster, fish and crab dishes.
Yum Cha at Grand Harbour is very popular, with around 80 different varieties of steamed, deep fried, sweet, savory and spicy Dim Sum to choose from. By word of mouth, the reputation of the restaurant has spread quickly among local and national diners seeking an authentic Hong Kong-style dining experience.
SheepWorld The Black sheep Cafe
The Black Sheep Café is a fun place to take the kids. Just 4kms north of Warkworth, you'll find acres of space for children to run around. Enjoy the sunshine on the deck or in the garden. Outside tables overlook the children's playground. The café serves a tempting array of meals, snacks and drinks. Combine a spot of lunch with a sheep show, quality shopping, and stroll through the farm & nature park, where you can feed and touch the animals - the children will be enthralled. Dont miss the eel feeding. Highchairs and toys available.
Honey Centre and Cafe
Another good café to take the kids on a trip to either Warkworth or beyond. Just off the main road so an easy stop, kids will love the live bee display where they can watch the queen and worker bees. The café serves freshly baked food and there is plenty to choose from - Kids love the honey and fruit ice creams for dessert!
The Honey Centre is located in the lush, green New Zealand countryside near Warkworth, New Zealand. It is a 40-minute drive north of Auckland and a worthwhile & entertaining trip for the whole family.
Art of Cheese
This great location makes 'Art of Cheese' a ‘must visit’ with children, particularly if you’re heading North and want to break the car trip. Take the turn off to Puhoi and follow the signs! You’ll find acres of space for children to run around, as well as a large sandpit, swings and a great playhouse. kids can select from toasted sandwiches, muffins or mini pizzas and the adult menu includes a number of wonderful bruch and lunch options with some real cheese treats! There are highchairs and baby changing facilities and of course don’t forget to stock up on cheese -A great place!
Leigh Saw Mill Café
Leigh’s Saw Mill Café is a great spot for a family lunch. The kids' menu includes wood-fired pizzas, fresh fish and chips, crispy chicken parcels, an antipasto plate and yummy toasted banana bread with crispy bacon and bananas. For drinks they offer fresh juices, fizzies, smoothies and fluffys. Dessert is ice cream and yummy chocolate sauce. Highchairs and a baby changing room provided.
The café is happy to host birthday parties good for older kids.
Famous for our gourmet woodfired pizzas and fresh fish, the Sawmill Café offers international cuisine with a unique New Zealand flavour.
Bees Online Café
The popular – and very busy - BeesOnline Honey Centre and Café is a fun place to take the kids. just 5 mins drive past Kumeu, Combine a spot of lunch with a tour of their bee hive – children will be enthralled! There’s a wonderful selection of food for adults, as well as a children’s menu featuring a ‘junior grazing platter’ – vegetable fingers, cheese, cold meats, boiled egg, buzz bar and homemade lemonade and honey ($8). Two highchairs and baby changing facilities are provided.
BeesOnline is an artisan honey producer with a superb range of specialty New Zealand honey products.
Soljans cafe and Vineyard
Another popular recommendation by many parents. This modern cafe based at the winery is great for families to meet up for either brunch or lunch especially on a nice day. Adults can sample the wine and select from a good and varied menu and the kids can enjoy the outside playhouse and larged grassed area with lots of activities all safely tucked away from the road!
Allely House - Selaks Vineyard Restaurant
If you’re keen to get out of Auckland and want somewhere the kids can run around or kick a ball, try the Vineyard Restaurant. For $14.50 they can enjoy either fish bites, chicken nuggets or squid rings and fries, with a soft drink and sundae. There are books to keep the kids entertained as well as highchairs.

