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( 07-867 1356;
www.beachsideresort.co.nz
;
20 Eyre St; units $175-225; )
Attached to the sprawling
Oceans Resort, this modern motel has tidy units with kitchenettes and, on the upper level,
balconies. Despite the name, it's set back from the beach but it does have a heated pool.
Within the Bays
( 07-866 2848;
www.withinthebays.co.nz
;
49 Tarapatiki Dr; r $295; )
It's the combination of charm-
ing hosts and incredible views that make this B&B set on a hill overlooking Mercury Bay
worth considering. It's extremely well set up for guests with restricted mobility - there's
even a wheelchair-accessible bush track on the property.
B&B
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Eating
Coghill House
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CAFE
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(
www.thecog.co.nz
;
10 Coghill St; mains $8-17; 8am-3pm)
Get an early start on the sunny terrace of
this side-street cafe, where good counter food is partnered by huge corn-fritter stacks and
plump tortilla wraps.
Cafe Nina
(20 Victoria St; mains $8-20; 8am-3pm)
Barbecue for breakfast? Why the hell not. Too cool to
be constricted to four walls, the kitchen grills bacon and eggs on an outdoor hotplate
while the punters spill out onto tables in the park. Other dishes include robust Greek
salads and tasty quesadillas.
CAFE
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Monk St Market
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DELI
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(1 Monk St; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Self-catering foodies should head here for deli goods,
imported chocolate and organic produce.
Squids
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SEAFOOD
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