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Paper Daisy Restaurant
and Bar
Paper Daisy is one of Australia’s great coastal dining destinations — award-winning, hatted, and now led by Executive Chef Baxter Newstead.
Trained at Noma Australia, Vue de Monde and Michelin-starred Ekstedt in Stockholm, Baxter brings rare international depth to a restaurant rooted entirely in the Northern Rivers. His menus follow the seasons — shaped by the extraordinary region, and handled with precision.
Come for lunch. Stay for dinner. Make a weekend of it.
Plan Your Visit
A Taste of What's New
Did someone say spanner crab waffles? Chef Baxter Newstead’s new seasonal menu has landed at Paper Daisy — vibrant, produce-led dishes and exceptional beachfront bites worth making the trip for.
Lunch, COCKTAILS, BEACHFRONT BITES
Easter Long Weekend
Seafood, sunshine and long lunches by the sea — Easter at Paper Daisy is something special.
This April, gather your favourite people and settle in for a leisurely set lunch, exceptional coastal flavours and cocktails in the sunshine. From fresh seafood to vibrant seasonal dishes, it’s the perfect excuse to spend the afternoon by the ocean.
Group Dining, Elevated
Feel at home
Where the coast sets the scene and
every plate tells a story — welcome to
Paper Daisy.
Seasonal, Ingredient-Led
Our menus follow the rhythm of the Northern Rivers, celebrating exceptional local producers and the freshest daily harvest.
Hatted & Award-Winning
Recognised among Australia’s leading regional restaurants, Paper Daisy is a dining destination worth travelling for.
Coastal Elegance
Dine by the sea in a light-filled space where relaxed luxury meets considered detail.
Executive Chef Leadership
Under thoughtful direction and refined technique, each dish is shaped by place, season and precision.
Best Cocktail List 2025
Awarded Best Cocktail List in Australia, our bar programme blends craft, creativity and coastal character.
Private Dining & Celebrations
From long lunches to bespoke events, our team curates seamless gatherings with signature Halcyon style.
Salt Air and Signature cocktails
Best Cocktail List
Awarded Best Cocktail List in Australia in 2025, Paper Daisy Bar is celebrated for its considered, seasonal cocktails and exceptional hospitality.
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