Belmont Road – Paeroa
Passing through Paeroa? Love vintage and retro? You’re in luck. Park up on Paeroa’s main thoroughfare, Belmont Road (SH2), and prepare to spend a few hours or more trawling through a wonderful array of vintage, antique and retro stores. There’s one after the other, each one an Aladdin’s Cave of treasure.
The Refinery – Paeroa
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The Refinery |
Once you’ve enjoyed a bit of retail therapy, head along to Willoughby Street, where you’ll discover The Refinery, a retro-inspired cafe with a menu to match – from mince on toast to homemade scones and quiches.
The décor is sure to remind you of your childhood, and if you fancy a longer stay, there’s also boutique accommodation on offer from $99 a night.
Cosy Corner – Mount Maunganui
Relive the ‘70s in Cosy Corner’s vintage retro or classic caravan. These permanently-sited cool caravans are set out with everything you need for a traditional Kiwi camping holiday, from cooking equipment to use of the swimming pool, hot tub, and kitchen facilities.
Viv’s Kitchen – Ohakea
If you’ve ever driven along State Highway 3 between Whanganui and Palmerston North, you’ve probably seen the giant cream horn and branded Morrie Minor letting you know you’ve found Viv’s Kitchen.
Viv’s Kitchen is kitted out in cool retro décor, offering food with a nostalgic flavour to match, including those famously good cream horns!
Vintage Wonderland – Christchurch
Looking for that special retro piece for your caravan or home? Check out Vintage Wonderland on Ferry Road.
Here you’ll find an eclectic selection of the weird and wonderful, from the cushions and bedding grandma used to have to matching dinner sets from the ‘60s. There’s even a terrific range of tools and trinkets for the shed.
Twine Antiques – Waikuku, Canterbury
Located on Main North Road in Waikuku, Twine Antiques & Collectibles is hard to miss. Set inside a behemoth brick building which is also home to a great cafe, Twine is jam-packed with vintage goodies, from kitchenware and furniture to LPs and posters.
Set aside an hour at least for a good look through, perhaps with a bite to eat or coffee at the Brickmill Cafe next door.
Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park – Motuoapa
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Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park |
Enjoy a stay in a retro-inspired Kombi cabin at this hidden gem located on the shores of beautiful Lake Taupo.
You won’t see it from the main road, but if you head down Motuoapa Esplanade, about 9km north of Turangi, you’ll know you’ve found it when you see the colourful Kombi cabins and cool boat sheds.
The Kombi cabins are kitted out with a comfy bed, tea- and coffee-making gear, heating, and a sunny deck to relax on.
Diner 66 – Christchurch
Fancy a taste of classic American culture? Diner 66 is like stepping back into a ‘50s American diner – from the chequerboard lino floors to the retro uniformed staff.
And then there’s the menu of course, from Tipsy Shakes and Root Beer to Biscuits & Gravy and Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches! You’ll find Diner 66 at 88 Victoria Street in Christchurch Central.
