Great spot to rest up from exploring the far north. School across the road. Weekends and school holidays will be very peaceful. If you stay on a normal school week, drop off and pick up times will be a traffic hazard - just need to plan your departure and arrival times. It's about half an hour of craziness around schools at about 8.30am and 3pm. Some good restaurants, cafes, bars and shops in Kaitaia.