Need to stock up?
When berthed at Port Nikau, you’re only a short drive away from the many amenities Whangārei has to offer. Local supermarkets, butcheries, fresh fish and specialty stores are all just minutes away, making it easy to find everything you need.
New World
167 Bank Street
5.3 km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday to Sunday, 7am – 9pm
New World Regent is your go-to for quality provisions. It has a high-end deli, an extensive wine selection, and an in-store café and florist. With free Wi-Fi, online shopping, and a fuelling station onsite, it’s designed for convenience. Need catering? They’ve got you covered for events big or small.
Pak’n Save
Walton Street
4 km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday to Friday: 8am – 9pm and Saturday and Sunday: 8am – 8pm
Locally owned and operated, PAK’nSAVE is all about keeping costs low. It’s a no-frills shopping experience where you bring your own bags and pack your own groceries. Practical and straightforward, you won’t find fancy displays – just great value on everyday essentials.
Woolworths
Okara Shopping Centre (closest)
3.4km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday – Sunday: 7am – 10pm
Whangārei is home to three Woolworths supermarkets, with the closest one to Port Nikau located in the Okara Shopping Centre. This store offers convenient services like an in-store pharmacy and a ‘collect my parcel’ option, allowing you to have parcels delivered securely for easy pick-up. Perfect for stocking up while ticking off other errands!
Bin Inn
75 Walton Street
4.2km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm and Saturdays: 8am – 2pm
Locally owned and eco-conscious, Bin Inn is your destination for whole foods and speciality groceries. The store promotes sustainability with bulk buying options, refill stations for your own containers, and fresh milk and cream available in exchangeable glass bottles. It’s a great spot to stock up on bulk products while reducing waste.
Putiputi Ra
79 Walton Street
4.2km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm, Saturday: 9am – 4pm and Sunday: 10am – 3pm
Putiputi Ra offers organic produce, meat, dairy, superfoods, and bulk grains, plus culinary and medicinal herbs. Find supplements, eco-friendly cleaning products, and natural body care — all for healthy, sustainable living.
Fish to Fish
28 Herekino Street
3.9km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
For the freshest seafood in Northland, Fish to Fish is your go-to. They offer everything from fillets to whole fish, along with a variety of seafood and shellfish. Visit their store or find them at the Whangārei Growers Market on Saturday mornings.
Omak Meats
529 Kamo Road
10km from Port Nikau
Open: Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 5.30pm and Saturday: 7am – 1pm
Owned and operated by the Martin family, Omak Meats is an award-winning butcher offering high-quality, New Zealand-sourced meats. Shop in-store or online to browse their excellent selection of premium cuts and small goods.
Whangārei Gourmet Meats
167 Kamo Road
6.7km from Port Nikau
Open: Tuesday – Friday: 7am – 5pm and Saturday: 7am – 1pm
Whangārei Gourmet Meats is a family-owned local butchery offering a wide range of meats, including beef, lamb, pork, sausages, game meat, small goods, and speciality items. All sausages and small goods are made fresh in-store. Prefer to shop online? Their online store makes it easy, with options for pick-up or delivery.