Our "Top" of The North - Mangonui Fish Shop

Every month we are going to bring you one of our top picks of The North.

The places and things we love the most about this special part of New Zealand.

And what better way to kick off our blog with The World Famous Mangonui Fish Shop!

The Mangonui Fish Shop has been trading from the same site for over 70 years. They are iconic in the North and popular among locals and tourists alike.

No trip to the far north is really complete without a stop off at The World Famous Mangonui Fish Shop. It’s only 100 metres from the Mangonui Wharf where fish are unloaded after been caught by local fisherman. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.

Set in a historic building, perched over the Mangonui Harbour visitors can watch fish, stingrays and even bronze whaler sharks or simply admire the beautiful view as you wait for your food with an ice cold beer.

Filleted and cooked on site it simply delivers what it says on the label - World Famous Fish and Chips.

Is it really world famous?

“Many years ago one of the previous owners of the Mangonui Fish Shop noticed how many foreign tourists were visiting our shop because of recommendations from local people. In a fit of marketing enthusiasm he decided to add the words "World Famous " to the shops name. While we may not be widely known in Paris, London or New York we still get many foreign guests who have heard about the fresh fish, scenic local and cold beer. What mere mortal could resist that combination?”

- The Mangonui Fish Shop

Mangonui Fish Shop

137 Waterfront Dr, Mangonui

0420

We love our Mangonui Fish and Chips with a sprinkling of Squid Ink Salt.