Peekaboo Backyard Eatery
A contemporary Mediterranean restaurant in Kaitaia serving sourdough pizza and sharing plates, with a backyard terrace and a play area for children.
Peekaboo is on Bank Street in Kaitaia, opened by the owner of the long-established Beachcomber restaurant. The Northland tourism board describes it as modern Mediterranean cooking with a Far North twist. The menu includes sourdough pizza, handmade fresh pasta, sharing plates and kids' meals, along with wine, cocktails, gluten-free breakfast, burgers and pizza. Indoors there is an open kitchen and a bar. The backyard offers al fresco dining and a children's play area, which makes it good for families. It won awards in 2025, including Best Café at the local hospitality awards. It is open from morning until evening, though some reviews mention slow service. It is a good choice for a meal in Kaitaia before or after heading to Cape Reinga.
Opening hours
Daily about 8:00–20:00 (opens at 9:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Te Ahu Centre & Te Ahu Heritage
- Ancient Kauri Kingdom
- Lake Ngatu
- Ahipara & Shipwreck Bay
- Gumdiggers Park
- Karikari Estate
- Subritzky-Wagener Homestead
- Maitai Bay, Karikari Peninsula