Guidebook for Raglan
Parks & Nature
Some local walks and beautiful places.
Short bush walks and a tracks that takes you up to the Wainui Beach Reserve.
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Wainui Reserve Bush Park
368 Wainui RdShort bush walks and a tracks that takes you up to the Wainui Beach Reserve.
Hike to the summit of Mt Karioi for panoramic coastal and Waikato views. A good challenge!
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Karioi
Hike to the summit of Mt Karioi for panoramic coastal and Waikato views. A good challenge!
Manu Bay
Iconic left hand surf break
Surf beach for beginners and experienced surfers.
Swimming in the summer with the lifeguard patrol operating. Good for long walks, exploring rocks at low tide.
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Ngarunui Beach
Surf beach for beginners and experienced surfers.
Swimming in the summer with the lifeguard patrol operating. Good for long walks, exploring rocks at low tide.
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadWalk over the rocks towards the lagoon and surf breaks to the south.
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Whale Bay
Walk over the rocks towards the lagoon and surf breaks to the south.
Ruapuke Beach Road
Ruapuke Beach RoadA wild and mostly deserted beach great for surf and long walks.
Food Scene
Recommended good food and coffee.
Also open in the evenings on weekends for good food and wine and a great atmosphere.
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Rock-It Kitchen
248 Wainui RdAlso open in the evenings on weekends for good food and wine and a great atmosphere.
The Wharf Kitchen and Bar
43 Rose StFine dining
Good fish and chip takeaways , fresh local bread, wet fish and smoked-on-the-premises fish. Also in-store sushi.
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Raglan Fish
92 Wallis StGood fish and chip takeaways , fresh local bread, wet fish and smoked-on-the-premises fish. Also in-store sushi.
Good restaurant food, separate bar and great location overlooking the harbour.
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Orca Restaurant and Bar
2 Wallis StGood restaurant food, separate bar and great location overlooking the harbour.
Raglan Roast Food Department
45 Wainui RdSurf shop with a hole in the wall coffee machine serving great Allpress coffee.
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Raglan Surf Company
7 Wainui RdSurf shop with a hole in the wall coffee machine serving great Allpress coffee.
Arts & Culture
Movies on Saturdays and Sunday. Check the Raglan Chronicle online for current screenings and events.
Creative Market held the second Sunday morning of every month. Great for yummy food and crafts, art and jewellery.
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Raglan Old School Arts Centre
5 Stewart St Movies on Saturdays and Sunday. Check the Raglan Chronicle online for current screenings and events.
Creative Market held the second Sunday morning of every month. Great for yummy food and crafts, art and jewellery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StThe Yot Club
9 Bow StEverything Else
I've had a fab massage from Shannon. She has a beautiful, private space overlooking the Wainui Stream just up the road from us. She really knows how to get into those tense areas. I highly recommend her!
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Haven Massage Therapy by Shannon Darbyshire
448 Wainui RdI've had a fab massage from Shannon. She has a beautiful, private space overlooking the Wainui Stream just up the road from us. She really knows how to get into those tense areas. I highly recommend her!