Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 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-contained 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
SOUTH AMERICAN $
OFFLINE MAP
(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
conditions. Welcome to laid-back Raglan.
Aloha Market Place
JAPANESE $
(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 opening hours in winter.
Raglan Roast
CAFE $
(
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.
Raglan Fish
FISH & CHIPS $
(
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 re-
cently restored wharf. Fresh oysters, mussels and seafood salads are also available.
The Shack
CAFE, INTERNATIONAL $$$
(
www.theshackraglan.com
; 19 Bow St; tapas $6-14, mains $12-27;
8am-5pm Sun-Thu, to late Fri
& Sat;
)
Brunch classics - try the chickpea-and-corn fritters - and interesting
