Famous as home to "The Goats on the Roof" the Coombs Old Country Market is a true family experience. Shop for international foods, imported gifts, in store baked goods, gardening treasures, an amazing array of toys, and of course ... ice cream! They also have a restaurant, a deli and fresh produce all under the (goat groomed) roof of the recently renovated market. There is a fair with a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, train ride and more, right next door!
Don't forget to visit nearby attraction along the way, like:
Butterfly World and Gardens (in addition to the butterflies, you can now visit their world-class Orchid Garden and their Big Bug Jungle)
The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, famous world-round for its rehabilitation of wildlife and for its comprehensive wildlife educational programs.