Brenda's Guidebook
Food Scene
Switch Cafe is a buzzing local haunt with locally brewed coffee and food made on the premises. It has a retro industrial decor and is situated on a sunny corner with out door seating options.
Switch New Brighton
78 Brighton MallSwitch Cafe is a buzzing local haunt with locally brewed coffee and food made on the premises. It has a retro industrial decor and is situated on a sunny corner with out door seating options.
A locally owned and operated business with Great burgers and delicious locally brewed beer. This place has a young vibe and is efficient and fun. There is outdoor seating in Carnaby Lane.
The Burger Joint
78 Brighton MallA locally owned and operated business with Great burgers and delicious locally brewed beer. This place has a young vibe and is efficient and fun. There is outdoor seating in Carnaby Lane.
Sightseeing
The beach has a long coastline and can be accessed from many walkways along Marine Parade on a clear day you can see the Kaikoura Mountains.
Central New Brighton Beach is often a hive of activity with surfers trying to catch a wave in all weather, surf life-saving training, fishing off the wharf, people walking their dogs and a busy children's playground plus lots more.
For a quieter time there are many spots along Marine Parade where you can access the beach for a quieter stroll.
You can see an amazing Sun rise from the Pacific Ocean if you are up early enough.
New Brighton Beach
The beach has a long coastline and can be accessed from many walkways along Marine Parade on a clear day you can see the Kaikoura Mountains.
Central New Brighton Beach is often a hive of activity with surfers trying to catch a wave in all weather, surf life-saving training, fishing off the wharf, people walking their dogs and a busy children's playground plus lots more.
For a quieter time there are many spots along Marine Parade where you can access the beach for a quieter stroll.
You can see an amazing Sun rise from the Pacific Ocean if you are up early enough.
Shopping
A delightful shopping experience for Kiwiana and with a wonderful variety of choices from retro homeware to hand-made soaps from Panna Soaps. Second-hand clothes and new crafts.
105 Artisan Emporium
A delightful shopping experience for Kiwiana and with a wonderful variety of choices from retro homeware to hand-made soaps from Panna Soaps. Second-hand clothes and new crafts.
Open on Saturday with a definite sea-side vibe. Plants,soaps, food, second-hand clothe and items, fresh vegetables, crafts and art.
There is always live music and often special events.
New Brighton Seaside Market
25 Brighton MallOpen on Saturday with a definite sea-side vibe. Plants,soaps, food, second-hand clothe and items, fresh vegetables, crafts and art.
There is always live music and often special events.