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Marlin Hotel - Whangaroa Harbour




Two weekends ago we drove up to one of my favourite places - Whangaroa Harbour. We arrived just before lunch and were quite hungry so we decided to try the historic Marlin Hotel and see what their food was like. We were served by 2 very friendly hosts and ordered our food- the other half had fish and chips (best batter we have ever tasted so light and crunchy) and I had polenta with steamed veges. Absolutely blown away by how delicious it all was.



Apparently the hotel was first established around the mid 1800's when it was named the Masonic Hotel but was badly burned and re-built in the 1920s.



We were told that the fish on the walls were once real and were caught by local fishermen many years ago. 

Comments

PerthDailyPhoto said…
I should imagine a 428lb swordfish would put up quite a fight Amy ✨ The Whangaroa looks like a nice place for lunch.
William Kendall said…
The hotel looks quite welcoming.
Bill said…
The place looks like a place I would gladly visit. The mounted sword fish is quite impressive. I can't imagine having to haul that one in. :)
Susan Heather said…
I didn't realise that they now serve meals. Haven't been there for many years.
Sharon said…
Don't you just love finding gems like this? Your lunch sounds delicious. I haven't had good fish and chips in ages.
local alien said…
The marlin is huge. Love the look of the hotel and your lunch sounds delicious.
Amypie71 said…
yes, apparently new owners have taken over the lease and they have upgraded the place hugely.

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