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Best Of New Zealand In and Around Brisbane

Updated: Jan 19, 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:

The Cuzzy's Cafe & Bar

This traditional northside eatery is the go-to for classic Kiwi-style meals featuring all the authentic flavours of New Zealand, including hangi, seafood chowder, fried bread and more

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

Little Kiwi Bakehouse

Little Kiwi Bakehouse is a delicious little slice of New Zealand. found tucked away in Nerang

QCDA Cake Show

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Jul 3-5

Bonfire Night

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Jul 4

Group eating at a table at El Camino King St

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Until Jul 24

A Bee Story

It’s a sticky situation, and things never quite go to plan…

8-11 Jul

SPARK Ipswich

A fabulous 5-day festival celebrating arts and culture

Jul 8-12

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair

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Jul 10-12

Queensland Garden Show

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10-12 Jul

Saplings

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Jul 15-18

Jumpers & Jazz in July

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Jul 16-26

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2026

MUST DO

International Cake Show Australia

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