Fact file

Where to eat:

Mangonui Fish Shop,

137 Waterfront Drive, Mango¯ nui. Visit mangonuifishshop.com.

one of the country’s most famous fish ’n’ chip shops and not actually have any of the said fish, there are other limited options, including a range of burgers to chow down on.

Just one word of warning: this won’t be the cheapest meal you will have around New Zealand; tarakihi will set you back $11 for a piece and $13.50 for the likes of blue cod and snapper.

However, if you happen to be in this stunning part of Northland, it’s a small price to pay for a little slice of Kiwiana joy.

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