Kaiaua is famous for its licensed and dine in Fish'n'Chip shop, a 200 meter walk away. Or catch your own and cook or BBQ it at the cottage.
There is a well known Tavern that also serves pub meals.
The Gas station (petrol and fuels) has a good range of Grocery items and supplies.
Plus the Pink Shop (75 meters away) for Burgers, cakes, Shakes, Ice Cream, Milk, Bread and essentials.
The Boat Club is open on special weekend evenings, great fun when they have competition days.
Miranda Shorebird centre and reserves are 7km away.
**Miranda Hot pools are currently CLOSED for renovaations.
There are hikes and easy walks from the Waharau reserve through to the Mangatangi Dam.