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Raglan is a seaside town in Waikato, New Zealand. The town is best known for surfing and it's arts scene.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By bus

Raglan is served by bus Route 23 from the Hamilton Transport Centre [1]. Buses to/from the rest of New Zealand connect at the transport centre.

The Stray backpacker bus travels from Auckland direct to Raglan three times a week. The stray bus is one way, and does not travel in the opposite direction. [2]

[edit] By car

State highway 23 connects Raglan with Hamilton and is the main road route into Raglan.

[edit] Get around

There is no public transport within Raglan, except on the weekend the route 23 bus takes passengers between Raglan township and Manu Bay.

A single car taxi service called Raglan Taxis.

[edit][add listing] See

• Bridal Veil/Waireinga Falls, (Turn off State Highway 23 to Te Mata. Once past Te Mata, turn left on to Kawhia Road and continue on until you see the Bridal Veil/Waireinga Falls carpark.), [3]. This waterfall is located about 10 km from Raglan.  edit
• Raglan and District Museum, Wainui Road, ☎ +64-7-825 7195. Saturday & Sunday 1pm - 3.30pm. Has a collection of local history from the Raglan area. donation.  edit

[edit][add listing] Do

• Walk to summit of Mt Karioi, (Follow Whaanga Rd from Raglan until you reach the Te Toto Gorge carpark), [4]. The summit of Karioi offers great views of Raglan and the west coast. The walk takes 3 hours each way. Is relatively difficult.  edit
• Raglan Surfing School, [5].  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

• Raglan Creative Market, Stewart Street, [6]. The Raglan Creative market is held at least once each month. For sale are a variety of locally made food and arts.  edit

[edit][add listing] Eat

• Orca restaurant and bar, 2 wallis street, ☎ 07 825 6543, [7].  edit
• Marlin Cafe and Grill, 43 Rose St.  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

During the summer months, in particular from mid December through to the end of January, accommodation is in high demand. So it is best to have a booking.

• Raglan Backpackers, [8]. Backpacker's hostel located on the edge of Raglan harbour.  edit
• Raglan Holiday Park, 61 Marine Parade, ☎ (07) 825 8283, [9]. Offer a varitey of accommodation options. Camp sites, motel units and tourist flats.  edit
• Number 4, 4 Bankart Street, ☎ +64 21 761 657, [10]. Holiday apartment close to the town centre.  edit

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

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