Travel Reference
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( 09-402 6236;
www.admiralsviewlodge.co.nz
;
2 MacMurray Rd; apt $120-195; )
This hillside lodge of-
fers natty units with balconies just begging for a relaxed sunset gin and tonic. Some have
spa baths and bay views.
B&B
$$$
Allegra House
( 09-402 7932;
www.allegra.co.nz
;
39 Bayview Rd; r $220-245, apt $275; )
Offering quite astonish-
ing views of the bay from an eyrie high above the township, Allegra has three handsome
B&B rooms and a spacious self-contained apartment.
Eating
El Cafe
MAP
(2 Kings Rd; snacks $5-10; 8am-5pm)
Excellent Chilean-owned cafe with the best coffee in
town and good breakfast burritos, tacos, empanadas and Latin American sweet treats. The
smoothies are also great on on a warm Bay of Islands day. Say
hola
to owner Javier for
us.
CAFE, SOUTH AMERICAN
$
Shippey's
(
www.shippeys.com
; Waitangi Bridge; mains $7-16; 11am-late)
Tuck into fresh fish and chips served
as the good Lord intended them - in newspaper with a cold beverage in hand - onboard a
permanently moored 19th-century tall ship. The views over the inlet and bay are magical,
particularly at sunset.
FISH & CHIPS
$
Paihia Farmers Market
MAP
MARKET
$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.bayofislandsfarmersmarket.org.nz
;
Village Green; 2-5.30pm Thu)
Stock up on local fruit, veget-
ables, pickles, preserves, honey, fish, smallgoods, eggs, cheese, bread, wine and oil,
straight from the producer.
Countdown
MAP
SUPERMARKET
$
GOOGLE MAP
7am-9pm)
The main place to stock up on provisions.
(6 Puketona Rd;
