The Perfect Pause. Eat. Shop. Do.

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The Perfect Pause. Eat. Shop. Do.

Eat…

Cahoots makes arguably the best coffee in Greytown, although it is very popular with locals and visitors alike, so there could be a wee delay. The food is so good, we always go for the Bacon and Egg Sammie.
Cahoots Cafe
97 Main Street
Cahoots makes arguably the best coffee in Greytown, although it is very popular with locals and visitors alike, so there could be a wee delay. The food is so good, we always go for the Bacon and Egg Sammie.
The Swan is the perfect place to sip on a delicious Alexia Rosè and contemplate which shop you’ll visit next. The seafood chowder here is pretty delicious too!
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The White Swan Country Hotel
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The Swan is the perfect place to sip on a delicious Alexia Rosè and contemplate which shop you’ll visit next. The seafood chowder here is pretty delicious too!
Wander down to the bottom of Kuratiwhiti St and turn left, cross the main road and you will be at the Top Pub - one of Greytown’s best kept secrets. The food is exceptional, and the service fabulous. Very accommodating for children.
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Greytown Hotel - The Top Pub
33 Main St
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Wander down to the bottom of Kuratiwhiti St and turn left, cross the main road and you will be at the Top Pub - one of Greytown’s best kept secrets. The food is exceptional, and the service fabulous. Very accommodating for children.
Aroma is a divine dine-in or take-out restaurant with beautiful authentic Indian cuisine. They will happily deliver, and we have found their service fantastic.
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Aroma India
32 Whitemans Rd
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Aroma is a divine dine-in or take-out restaurant with beautiful authentic Indian cuisine. They will happily deliver, and we have found their service fantastic.
Icy cold perfection!
Gelarto
92 Main Street
Icy cold perfection!
We have a wee tradition where we wander down to The Swan for a happy hour (or two) and on the way home grab individual packs of Fish and Chips to rip the corner off and gobble on the way home. The kids love it! My favourite from there is the fish and the curry roll. Tip - half a scoop of chips is plenty for one.
Greytown Fish Supply
114 Main Street
We have a wee tradition where we wander down to The Swan for a happy hour (or two) and on the way home grab individual packs of Fish and Chips to rip the corner off and gobble on the way home. The kids love it! My favourite from there is the fish and the curry roll. Tip - half a scoop of chips is plenty for one.
This is an awesome place to shop for fresh veggies and meat, but our reason for visiting is the Real Fruit Ice-creams. You get to mix and match your own flavours, so you just have to keep going back for a new creation. No trip to Greytown is complete without a visit to The Big Apple. Another of our family’s Greytown traditions.
The Big Apple
2434 Main Road North
This is an awesome place to shop for fresh veggies and meat, but our reason for visiting is the Real Fruit Ice-creams. You get to mix and match your own flavours, so you just have to keep going back for a new creation. No trip to Greytown is complete without a visit to The Big Apple. Another of our family’s Greytown traditions.
Love pizza? You’ll definitely want to check out the birds at Cuckoo..
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Cuckoo Pizza
128 Main St
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Love pizza? You’ll definitely want to check out the birds at Cuckoo..
The Gladstone Inn is a warm and welcoming pub which has great food, service and kid-friendly spaces. You’ll need a car to get here, around 30 minutes drive through beautiful countryside.
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Gladstone Inn
571 Gladstone Rd
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The Gladstone Inn is a warm and welcoming pub which has great food, service and kid-friendly spaces. You’ll need a car to get here, around 30 minutes drive through beautiful countryside.
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LUNA Estate Winery and Restaurant
133 Puruatanga Rd
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Shop…

Greytown is full of stunning places to shop, but Mango Interiors always has something I just HAVE to buy! With many beautiful and eclectic treasures, I am sure you’ll find a lovely piece here to remind you of your Perfect Pause in Greytown.
Mango Interiors
112 Main St
Greytown is full of stunning places to shop, but Mango Interiors always has something I just HAVE to buy! With many beautiful and eclectic treasures, I am sure you’ll find a lovely piece here to remind you of your Perfect Pause in Greytown.
Verandah in Greytown has casual to formal ladies wear from many coveted designers. There’s something for everyone, and they always have a great specials rack! Well worth a visit.
Verandah
79 Main St
Verandah in Greytown has casual to formal ladies wear from many coveted designers. There’s something for everyone, and they always have a great specials rack! Well worth a visit.
It seems all of our Greytown Family Traditions centre around eating and drinking - but when you have 96 jars (so my 6 year old tells me!) of lollies to choose from, you either have to get A LOT of lollies, or, pop in for a wee handful each time you visit. We do both :)
The Lolly Jar
130 Main St
It seems all of our Greytown Family Traditions centre around eating and drinking - but when you have 96 jars (so my 6 year old tells me!) of lollies to choose from, you either have to get A LOT of lollies, or, pop in for a wee handful each time you visit. We do both :)
Nirvana is a beautiful interiors store which is well worth a visit. It’s off the Main Road, so easy to miss, but if homestores are your thing, be sure to swing by. Corner of Main Road and North Street.
Nirvana Interiors
1 Main St
Nirvana is a beautiful interiors store which is well worth a visit. It’s off the Main Road, so easy to miss, but if homestores are your thing, be sure to swing by. Corner of Main Road and North Street.
Schoc Chocolates are absolutely delicious! You will not want to miss them, so keep your eyes peeled on the left as you head South out of Greytown.
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Schoc Chocolates
177 Main St
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Schoc Chocolates are absolutely delicious! You will not want to miss them, so keep your eyes peeled on the left as you head South out of Greytown.
A quintessential village bookstore with a fantastic range. A really inviting place to visit.
Mrs Blackwell's Village Bookshop
93 Main St
A quintessential village bookstore with a fantastic range. A really inviting place to visit.
You need to see this shop - it’s truly delightful! There is so much more than bikes here, and I challenge you not to smile upon entering the store. It makes me happy to visit.
Blackwell & Sons
110 Main St
You need to see this shop - it’s truly delightful! There is so much more than bikes here, and I challenge you not to smile upon entering the store. It makes me happy to visit.

Do…

Just a hop and a skip from The Perfect Pause you will find Soldiers Memorial Park & Playground. Kick a ball, fly a kite, take a picnic and a book and while away a few very happy hours.
Greytown soldiers memorial park
11 Kuratawhiti St
Just a hop and a skip from The Perfect Pause you will find Soldiers Memorial Park & Playground. Kick a ball, fly a kite, take a picnic and a book and while away a few very happy hours.
Perfect for those long, hot Greytown summer days, the pools are free and about a two minute walk from your Perfect Pause.
Greytown Memorial Park
Kuratawhiti Street
Perfect for those long, hot Greytown summer days, the pools are free and about a two minute walk from your Perfect Pause.
Drive a little North of Greytown to find the awe inspiring Waionhe River and walk with (I believe) New Zealand’s highest swing bridge. That part is not for the faint hearted, but the walk to the bridge or down to the river is gentle and worth seeing. The drive out here can be a bit hairy in parts, and while we visited in a low sedan, a 4x4 would’ve made far more sense!
Waiohine River
Drive a little North of Greytown to find the awe inspiring Waionhe River and walk with (I believe) New Zealand’s highest swing bridge. That part is not for the faint hearted, but the walk to the bridge or down to the river is gentle and worth seeing. The drive out here can be a bit hairy in parts, and while we visited in a low sedan, a 4x4 would’ve made far more sense!
Visit Moy Hall in neighbouring Martinborough for a wine tasting or long, lazy lunch. Highly recommend.
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Moy Hall Vineyard
1 Martins Rd
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Visit Moy Hall in neighbouring Martinborough for a wine tasting or long, lazy lunch. Highly recommend.
There are far too many unique and delightful vineyards on offer in the Wairarapa to list, but Poppies is among the best of them. Pick a sunny day and give yourself a nice long time to soak up the beautiful countryside (and wine!) Please visit https://www.martinboroughwinetours.co.nz/ for guided vineyard tours if you plan on sampling more than a few.
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Poppies Martinborough
91 Puruatanga Rd
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There are far too many unique and delightful vineyards on offer in the Wairarapa to list, but Poppies is among the best of them. Pick a sunny day and give yourself a nice long time to soak up the beautiful countryside (and wine!) Please visit https://www.martinboroughwinetours.co.nz/ for guided vineyard tours if you plan on sampling more than a few.
A great wee place to step back in time.
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Cobblestones Museum
169 Main St
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A great wee place to step back in time.
Who doesn’t want to see real stuffed lions?! A visual feast awaits you here. Best to call prior to going, as their hours are quite fluid. 06 308 8453.
Kahutara Canoes And Taxidermy
177 Pahautea Rd
Who doesn’t want to see real stuffed lions?! A visual feast awaits you here. Best to call prior to going, as their hours are quite fluid. 06 308 8453.
The walking season starts here in November. Most definitely on our Must Do list. A 30 minute drive from Greytown.
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Patuna Farm Adventures
236 Haurangi Rd
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The walking season starts here in November. Most definitely on our Must Do list. A 30 minute drive from Greytown.