Zane Grey's Paihia


I've been passed this place many times while driving through Paihia but never actually stopped until recently. This is one of the more popular restaurants in the area - Zane Grey's overlooks the harbour and wharf. It not only has a restaurant and bar but also apparently has an aquarium inside.

The restaurant was named after a local legendary fisherman Zane Grey. He first visited NZ in 1926 and caught some large fish such as a Mako Shark. He established a base at Otehei Bay in the Bay of Islands which became a destination for rich and famous people. He wrote quite a few articles for international sporting magazines about fishing and also held numerous records a hookless bait that is still used today to attract fish.

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Comments

William Kendall said…
A different Zane from the writer.
19 April 2019 at 08:34
Billy Blue Eyes said…
SOunds like a great place to visit
19 April 2019 at 09:02
Rose said…
I about fell over when I seen the name Zane Grey! I have read most of his books!
19 April 2019 at 11:02
doodles n daydreams said…
I think it is the same Zane Grey, he came to NZ for R&R.
19 April 2019 at 11:07
Spare Parts and Pics said…
That's interesting if it is the same Zane Grey. He's well known in my neck of the woods as a writer of western novels, including Rider's of the Purple Sage.
19 April 2019 at 14:45
doodles n daydreams said…
I believe it was the big game fishing (marlin etc) that attracted him, and yes he wrote westerns which I've also read a few of.
19 April 2019 at 20:15
Graham Edwards said…
Well that's all interesting new information to me.
21 April 2019 at 04:32
Rhonda Albom said…
I've been there for a meal several times. I food is good and the aquarium is small but entertaining.
21 April 2019 at 08:25
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Is this the same Zane Grey who wrote US western adventures stories? I suppose not, but I will Google.
21 April 2019 at 12:40
PerthDailyPhoto said…
It looks as if Mr Grey is well known to your readers Amy.. bet the fish is fresh here ✨
21 April 2019 at 23:51
Lady Fi said…
Nice building!
23 April 2019 at 04:34
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