Raglan Travel Guide

 Dodo22 Says:  The lookout overlooking Ocean Beach is a fabulous spot for model plane and glider flying. The day we were there a group of guys had a mix of planes and gliders they were putting through there paces. Really incredible to watch the skill these guys had. 

 Dodo22 Says:  Manu Bay which is also known by its local name of Waireke is primarily a surfing beach and is world famous for its left-hand break. This picture was taken when the break was quite small. Apparently surfers come from around the world to compete in the international surfing... 

 Dodo22 Says:  Te Kopua Beach is right next to town across the footbridge. This is a popular family swimming spot as you can swim in the calm waters of the estuary. It is close to the motorcamp as well as the point where you can go fishing. 

 Dodo22 Says:  Raglan’s Ocean Beach provides spectacular views of the Raglan Bar and is a wonderful picnic spot as well as good for swimming (if the surf isn't too big). Lifeguards patrol the western end of the beach during the summer months. It is safest to swim between the flags, as... 

 Dodo22 Says:  Raglan's Ocean beach is a fabulous place to take a long walk. You can access the beach by the surf club and walk towards Raglan heads and the famous bar (sand bar not the other kind). Lots of lovely black sand and sand dunes. 

 Dodo22 Says:  Raglan's Ocean Beach has a fabulous reputation for surfing as well as bodyboarding. If you don't have your own board there are plenty of places to hire one. Even on the days when the swell isn't that large you can still have a great time.Ocean Beach is also known as Ngarunui... 

 Dodo22 Says:  If you time your arrive in Raglan at the right time you will be able to either participate in or view the Raglan Classic Car and Rock n Roll Festival. In 2010 it is being held on 13th and 14th February between 9am to 3pm. 

 Dodo22 Says:  Billing themselves as the "best pizza's around" Costa offer a selection of both meat and vegetarian pizza's where you can eat in the garden. 

 Dodo22 Says:  A great little Ice cream shop and Kebab place on Bow Street. They have fabulous waffle cones with your choice of traditonal "flavoured" icecream, like my two favourites, Hokey Pokey and Orange Choc Chip, as well as real fruit icecreamm which they blend up whislt you are... 

 Dodo22 Says:  Great little cafe in the main street of Raglan. A mix of hot food off the menu as well as from the cabinet. Lots of seating but not too crowded which was great. Art on the walls was of a high quality and was for sale.A good place to chill out and get out of the sun. Carrot... 

 kiwi Says:  Nice sunny both indoors and out. Nice street tables and plenty of room inside for winter dining.Great espresso too! Breakfast - Pancakes with berry compote and caramelised apples and syrup. $13.50 almost too much for me to eat.Other features on the menu:BREAKFAST:Big... 

 kiwi Says:  Great small selection of food, something to suit most people. Caters for both a meal or just coffee and snack. Day and night meals, entertainment in evenings on certain nights.Great music and very nice ambience, set amongst the 1970's decor. The atmosphere is energetic and... 

 kiwi Says:  Along the coastline at Raglan, it is not always possible to park and stay overnite in campervan or tents. So don't be disappointed to see these signs and always abide by them. There is a wonderful campground not far from the town, right by the water. It's a lovely place to... 

 Dodo22 Says:  There are alot of tracks and walks around Raglan that cater for the fit and not so fit (I classify myself in the latter category :) An easy walk which is around 13 kms out of town and which is a nice cool walk to do on a hot day is the walk to the top of the Bridal Veil... 

 kiwi Says:  The area and farmland around Raglan is prime sheep raising land. However being as hilly as it is, it's more common for them to sell their lambs at about 12 - 15 weeks old to be "fattened" down on the flatter land ready for the meat market. Here in this photo we were picking...