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Best Of New Zealand In and Around Brisbane

Updated: Jul 28, 2026

Homesick Kiwis and those curious for a taste of New Zealand in and around Brisbane should make tracks for these Kiwi eateries, bakery and food stores, where you’ll find everything from paua fritters and Afghan biscuits to hangi and Maori carvings:

Taua's Nz Bakehouse

This gem of a tiny bakery just south of Brisbane makes everything fresh from scratch and is the go-to for a sweet slice of New Zealand, including Afghan Biscuits, Peanut Butter Brownies and Lolly Cakes

Kiwi Shop

This expansive store just south of Brisbane occupies a bright airy space and offers an epic range of all things New Zealand, including food, fashion, homewares and so much more

Kai Kitchen

The Kai Kitchen is a bakery cafe that is a little slice of New Zealand found tucked away in the northern Gold Coast suburb of Coomera

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