Lucy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Head out to Te Toto gorge (past whale bay 15min – note: gravel road) – here there’s an amazing look-out which boasts stunning and uninterrupted views of the rugged west coast, and spectacular for sunsets.
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Te Toto Gorge Lookout
Head out to Te Toto gorge (past whale bay 15min – note: gravel road) – here there’s an amazing look-out which boasts stunning and uninterrupted views of the rugged west coast, and spectacular for sunsets.
Check out the main beach, Ngarunui or further down towards the harbour mouth is Wainamu, a popular spot for walking the beach, or kite surfing when the wind is up. The sunsets are spectacular from the top of Ngarunui beach.
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Ngarunui Beach
Check out the main beach, Ngarunui or further down towards the harbour mouth is Wainamu, a popular spot for walking the beach, or kite surfing when the wind is up. The sunsets are spectacular from the top of Ngarunui beach.
Take a drive to the world-famous left-hand surf breaks - Manu bay, Whale bay and Indicators.
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Manu Bay
Take a drive to the world-famous left-hand surf breaks - Manu bay, Whale bay and Indicators.
If you have children (or are a big child at heart) then Te Kopua domain is a wonderful place to swim, bike or skate on the pump track and skate bowl, play in the playground or just relax under the pohutukawa trees and enjoy some fish and chips from Jo’s takeaways.
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Te Kopua Beach
If you have children (or are a big child at heart) then Te Kopua domain is a wonderful place to swim, bike or skate on the pump track and skate bowl, play in the playground or just relax under the pohutukawa trees and enjoy some fish and chips from Jo’s takeaways.
Check out the Wharf and be sure to pop into Tony Slys famous pottery shop or have ‘fish and chips’ overlooking the fishing boats and harbour.
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Raglan Wharf
92 Wallis StreetCheck out the Wharf and be sure to pop into Tony Slys famous pottery shop or have ‘fish and chips’ overlooking the fishing boats and harbour.
Tony Sly
90 Wallis StEnjoy a Raglan harbour cruise – in the evening the Wahine Moe boat leaves from the wharf for a cruise past the pancake rocks out to the harbour entrance in the stunning west coast sunset. You can also order fish and chips to take on board. Check availability in Winter.
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Raglan Harbour Cruises
17 Cornwall RoadEnjoy a Raglan harbour cruise – in the evening the Wahine Moe boat leaves from the wharf for a cruise past the pancake rocks out to the harbour entrance in the stunning west coast sunset. You can also order fish and chips to take on board. Check availability in Winter.
Go kayaking or paddleboarding with Raglan Kayak. You can hire from the or take the highly recommended tour across the harbour to the stunning pancakes rocks. This is a highly recommended trip.
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Raglan Kayak & Paddleboard
Bow StreetGo kayaking or paddleboarding with Raglan Kayak. You can hire from the or take the highly recommended tour across the harbour to the stunning pancakes rocks. This is a highly recommended trip.
Visit Bridal Veil Falls – located 20 minutes from Raglan, and just 15 minutes from Three Streams. This beautiful waterfall is worth the trip. It’s an easy stroll to the look-out at the top, or a good thigh buster to the bottom.
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Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadVisit Bridal Veil Falls – located 20 minutes from Raglan, and just 15 minutes from Three Streams. This beautiful waterfall is worth the trip. It’s an easy stroll to the look-out at the top, or a good thigh buster to the bottom.
Food scene
Good fish and chips on the wharf - enjoy the boats and vistas with some fish and chips
Raglan Fresh Fish
35 Bow StGood fish and chips on the wharf - enjoy the boats and vistas with some fish and chips
For craft beer lovers – The Workshop Brewery is Raglans first craft brewery and is a must. Turn up at the brewery workshop, located on 2 Park Drive to sample some of the Waikato’s finest craft beers. Open Thursday – Saturday (1pm - 6pm).
Workshop Brewing Limited
2 Park DriveFor craft beer lovers – The Workshop Brewery is Raglans first craft brewery and is a must. Turn up at the brewery workshop, located on 2 Park Drive to sample some of the Waikato’s finest craft beers. Open Thursday – Saturday (1pm - 6pm).
Ulos, does amazing authentic Japanese food –The atmosphere is cute, funky and cosy and they have fantastic cocktails. This is our absolute fav place to go in Raglan. Its best to book and check which nights its open.
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ULO’s Kitchen
6 Wallis StUlos, does amazing authentic Japanese food –The atmosphere is cute, funky and cosy and they have fantastic cocktails. This is our absolute fav place to go in Raglan. Its best to book and check which nights its open.
Dine at Rock-it Kitchen – either for coffee, brunch/lunch or dinner (Fri/Sat/Sun). Out the front is a fantastic deck and huge lawn where you can relax and enjoy the ambience. You can even paddle board or kayak there on the high tide up the estuary.
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Rock-It Kitchen
248 Wainui RdDine at Rock-it Kitchen – either for coffee, brunch/lunch or dinner (Fri/Sat/Sun). Out the front is a fantastic deck and huge lawn where you can relax and enjoy the ambience. You can even paddle board or kayak there on the high tide up the estuary.
Isobar is a popular bar/eatery and is especially fun on a Thursday night with live music and DJs often playing.
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Isobar Raglan
23 Bow StIsobar is a popular bar/eatery and is especially fun on a Thursday night with live music and DJs often playing.
Georges Beach club (in good weather), has a good tapas/sharing menu and is great in the afternoon when the sun is shining. Check opening hours in Winter
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George's Beach Club
2 Bow StGeorges Beach club (in good weather), has a good tapas/sharing menu and is great in the afternoon when the sun is shining. Check opening hours in Winter
Stroll around town among the many art and surf shops; stop at the iconic Raglan café, The Shack.
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The Shack
19 Bow StStroll around town among the many art and surf shops; stop at the iconic Raglan café, The Shack.
Stroll down Volcom lane to sample the famous Raglan Roast Coffee.
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Raglan Roast
9 Bow StStroll down Volcom lane to sample the famous Raglan Roast Coffee.
The Garden club is a wee container coffee shop just around the corner from Three Streams in the Naumai Business Park. They make a great coffee!
Raglan Garden Club
12 Nau Mai RoadThe Garden club is a wee container coffee shop just around the corner from Three Streams in the Naumai Business Park. They make a great coffee!
For yum authentic Indian takeaway try Raglan Rasoi – its new and we’re super happy to have great Indian food in town!
Raglan Rasoi
For yum authentic Indian takeaway try Raglan Rasoi – its new and we’re super happy to have great Indian food in town!
Mountain Biking
If you’re into mountain biking check out the mountain bike track, Te Ara Kakariki, near Wainamu beach. Head all the way down Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive to the car park at the very end. The track entrance is up the path at the top of the hill.
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Te Ara Kakariki - Raglan Horse Riding, Walking and Mountain Bike Trail
Riria Kereopa Memorial DriveIf you’re into mountain biking check out the mountain bike track, Te Ara Kakariki, near Wainamu beach. Head all the way down Riria Kereopa Memorial Drive to the car park at the very end. The track entrance is up the path at the top of the hill.
Massage
Truelife Bodywork Raglan
Mike does wonderful healing massage. :)