Travel Reference
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( 07-825 0050;
www.raglansunsetmotel.co.nz
;
7 Bankart St; d from $150; )
A block from Bow St's
shops and restaurants with spacious and modern units. The owners also have self-con-
tained apartments (doubles from $160) and beach houses (four people $300) available.
Bike and kayak hire is available (per half-day $30 and $45 respectively).
Eating
Juantanameras
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(Electric Ave, off 5 Wainui Rd; snacks $3-7; 9am-5pm)
Hunt down this summer-only food caravan
for tasty Venezuelan
arepas
(corn cakes) or Mexican quesadillas and tacos. Get there
early for
churros
(Mexican doughnuts), perfect for a local Raglan coffee just next door.
It's only open Friday to Sunday in winter, and even then it can be subject to surf condi-
tions. Welcome to laid-back Raglan.
SOUTH AMERICAN
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Aloha Market Place
MAP
JAPANESE
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(5 Bow St; sushi $1.20-2.20, mains $10-13; 9am-5pm; )
Rolled-to-order sushi, udon noodles and
donburi
rice bowls, all with a touch of hip Hawaiian-Japanese surfer style. Reduced open-
ing hours in winter.
Raglan Roast
(
www.raglanroast.co.nz
;
Volcom Lane; coffee $4; 7am-5pm)
Hole-in-the-wall coffee roaster with the
best brew in town. Stop by for a cup, a cookie and a conversation. Reduced winter hours.
CAFE
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Raglan Fish
(
www.facebook.com/RaglanFishShop
;
Raglan Wharf, 92 Wallis St; fish & chips $6-10; 9am-8pm)
Super-fresh
fish and chips and funky decor at this locals' favourite right on Raglan's recently restored
wharf. Fresh oysters, mussels and seafood salads are also available.
FISH & CHIPS
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The Shack
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CAFE, INTERNATIONAL
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