Raglan Guidebook
Sightseeing
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadGreat views, go to the end of Tohora Close for a pathway down to rocks/beach
25 locals recommend
Whale Bay
Great views, go to the end of Tohora Close for a pathway down to rocks/beach
Great for an evening drive, stunning views right along the coast. Take fish and chips to eat at picnic tables here and on road to lifesaving club.
Michael Hope Lookout
Great for an evening drive, stunning views right along the coast. Take fish and chips to eat at picnic tables here and on road to lifesaving club.
Best place for the kids to get rid of some energy. Also a nice place for a picnic
7 locals recommend
Raglan Playground and Skate Park
61 Marine ParadeBest place for the kids to get rid of some energy. Also a nice place for a picnic
Cafes and food
Great cafes for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Best breakfast and lunch. Sometimes does Friday night dinners.
One of our favourites! Delish meals for reasonable prices, can be hard to get a seat as is very popular.
74 locals recommend
The Shack
19 Bow StBest breakfast and lunch. Sometimes does Friday night dinners.
One of our favourites! Delish meals for reasonable prices, can be hard to get a seat as is very popular.
Great for lunch and dinner. Good menu and nice spot in the sun in their outdoor area.
65 locals recommend
Orca Restaurant and Bar
2 Wallis StGreat for lunch and dinner. Good menu and nice spot in the sun in their outdoor area.
Pub, good hearty pub meals and wood fired pizza. And Bloody Mary Sundays! Good outdoor bar/eating, space for children to run around.
39 locals recommend
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StPub, good hearty pub meals and wood fired pizza. And Bloody Mary Sundays! Good outdoor bar/eating, space for children to run around.
Best fish and chips! Definitely go here if you can, check Facebook as it closes earlyish (7 or 8pm)
13 locals recommend
Jo's Takeways
Marine ParadeBest fish and chips! Definitely go here if you can, check Facebook as it closes earlyish (7 or 8pm)
Raglan Roast
9 Bow StCoffee in town!
Wharf Espresso
90 Wallis StCoffee at the wharf! Behind Tony sly
Great tasty menu, just personally I haven’t had great service there, so I prefer The Shack.
12 locals recommend
WYLD Raglan
11 Bow StreetGreat tasty menu, just personally I haven’t had great service there, so I prefer The Shack.
Great location. Good food and coffee, really great for young children as they can run around on the lawn while you sit outside.
66 locals recommend
Rock-It Kitchen
248 Wainui RdGreat location. Good food and coffee, really great for young children as they can run around on the lawn while you sit outside.
Shopping
Tony Sly
90 Wallis StSoul Shoes
92 Wallis StZinnia
5 Wainui RdRaglan Surf Emporium
3 Wainui RdAtamira
11 Bankart StGood range, lovely owners. Unfortunately no big supermarkets in raglan, so is a little pricey.
28 locals recommend
Four Square Raglan
3 Bankart StGood range, lovely owners. Unfortunately no big supermarkets in raglan, so is a little pricey.
Good shop for Herbal and gourmet goods. Has fresh yummy Volare bread and sometimes food trucks outside.
21 locals recommend
The Herbal Dispensary
6 Wallis StGood shop for Herbal and gourmet goods. Has fresh yummy Volare bread and sometimes food trucks outside.
Amazing dumplings, check out their Facebook page. Truck is tucked away on side street opposite library.
Hearty as Dumplings
5 Bow StreetAmazing dumplings, check out their Facebook page. Truck is tucked away on side street opposite library.
Beaches
Raglan beaches
Whale Bay
Manu Bay
Main beach for surfing
Main beach, safest for swimming. Lifeguards. Park in top carpark and walk down.
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
Main beach, safest for swimming. Lifeguards. Park in top carpark and walk down.