Things to do in Doubtless Bay
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Whaling Museum
At Hihi, 15km northeast of Mangonui, is Butler Point, where you can take a guided tour around the small Whaling Museum, housed in a Victorian homestead (1843) with lovely gardens. Its first owner, Captain Butler, left Dorset when he was 14 and at 24 was captain of a whaling ship. He settled here in 1839, had 13 children and became a trader, farmer, magistrate and Member of Parliament.
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Thai Chef
While we’re on the superlatives, this is quite simply the best Thai restaurant we’ve found in the upper North Island, Auckland included. Dishes have names such as 3 Alcoholics and Bananas with Hairy Legs. The Sexy Little Duck is irresistible.
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Mangonui Fish Shop
You can eat outdoors over the water in this licensed and deservedly famous fish-and-chip shop, which also sells smoked fish and seafood salads. Grab a crayfish salad and a cold beer, and all will be right with the world
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Waterfront Cafe & Bar
The best cafe in the Far North, Waterfront has an inventive menu, water views, friendly service and old-world charm. For breakfast try the market fish on spinach with citrus hollandaise.
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Swamp Palace Cinema
This tiny cinema is quite the experience, often offering a verbal prelude to the screenings. It’s 7km inland from Taipa.
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Far North Wine Centre
You can sample and purchase the best of the region’s wines at the Far North Wine Centre and then pick up some Pasifika knick-knacks at nearby
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