Raglan

Famous for its left-hand break, Raglan is one of NZ's top surf destinations. Chill out in the small seaside town, explore the coastline or venture into the inland forest parks.

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 Sunset at Raglan, Waikato  Tourism Waikato

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Raglan

Accommodation

Raglan boasts a number of motels, bed and breakfasts, and backpackers, suitable for every traveller.

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 Surfing on the Taranaki Coast  © Dcysurfer via Flickr

Raglan

Activities

Browse through the diverse range of activities on offer in this area. There are many to choose from, find your favourite!  

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What to do in Raglan

  • Surf, surf, surf
  • Climb Mt Karioi or visit Bridal Veil Falls
  • Try kite surfing or sea kayaking
  • Enjoy top-notch live music gigs
  • Browse the boutique shops and chilled out cafes

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How do you get to Raglan?

  • Travel by Plane
    • Hamilton International Airport is the only airport in the Waikato region. Located one hours’ drive from Raglan, the airport is serviced by two domestic airlines travelling a number of domestic routes as well as routes to and from Australia.
  • Travel by Train
    • There are no train services to Raglan.
  • Travel by Bus
    • Regular bus services from Hamilton transport passengers to and from Raglan at various times of the day. There are also scenic and commercial transport services from Auckland and other major centres to Raglan.
  • Rent a Vehicle
    • There are no rental car options in Raglan. Most visitors will either pick up rental cars from Hamilton, or other major hubs. Several major car rental and motorhome hire companies have depots at either Hamilton Airport or in Hamilton City.