Guidebook for Raglan
Sightseeing
Ngaranui Beach is a stunning, beautiful 3km beach. From Ngaranui Reserve, off Wainui Road has views for miles. Raglan wharf is interesting - pottery, leather shop, the Retro Shop + fishing. You can buy great fish and chips, too.
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
Ngaranui Beach is a stunning, beautiful 3km beach. From Ngaranui Reserve, off Wainui Road has views for miles. Raglan wharf is interesting - pottery, leather shop, the Retro Shop + fishing. You can buy great fish and chips, too.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful scenery, for walkers, photographers...It is an attractive easy walk through native forest following the Pakoka River to the top of the Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls. This section of track is designed for assisted wheelchair use and is suitable for children’s pushchairs.
The two viewing platforms at the top of the falls provide spectacular views of the falls and surrounding countryside. From here, the track descends steeply down stairs to a midway viewpoint.
The track continues down more stairs to the bottom view bridge and information shelter where there is a magnificent view directly across the pool and up at the falls.
119 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadBeautiful scenery, for walkers, photographers...It is an attractive easy walk through native forest following the Pakoka River to the top of the Waireinga/Bridal Veil Falls. This section of track is designed for assisted wheelchair use and is suitable for children’s pushchairs.
The two viewing platforms at the top of the falls provide spectacular views of the falls and surrounding countryside. From here, the track descends steeply down stairs to a midway viewpoint.
The track continues down more stairs to the bottom view bridge and information shelter where there is a magnificent view directly across the pool and up at the falls.
Known as 'The Sleeping Lady' Mt Karioi can be seen for miles around and keeps watch over Raglan. It has several tracks and is generally for fitter trampers but stunning views.
34 locals recommend
Karioi
Known as 'The Sleeping Lady' Mt Karioi can be seen for miles around and keeps watch over Raglan. It has several tracks and is generally for fitter trampers but stunning views.
Essentials
Four Square Raglan
3 Bankart StOrganic vegs, bread, eggs, teas, plus herbal dispensary and other health needs.
21 locals recommend
The Herbal Dispensary
6 Wallis StOrganic vegs, bread, eggs, teas, plus herbal dispensary and other health needs.
General household grocery store and also includes the Post Office.
29 locals recommend
SuperValue Raglan
16-18 Bow StGeneral household grocery store and also includes the Post Office.
Food Scene
They have a varied menu with gluten free and raw bites, lovely salads, full English breakfast, good coffee.....
74 locals recommend
The Shack
19 Bow StThey have a varied menu with gluten free and raw bites, lovely salads, full English breakfast, good coffee.....
Varied and tasty menu with great views over the harbour by the wharf.
31 locals recommend
The Wharf Kitchen and Bar
43 Rose StVaried and tasty menu with great views over the harbour by the wharf.
This is the local 'pub'. It has both good bar food and a restaurant as well as a few gaming machines in the separate back bar. They host sports TV. It has a veranda at the front to sit and watch the world go by.
39 locals recommend
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StThis is the local 'pub'. It has both good bar food and a restaurant as well as a few gaming machines in the separate back bar. They host sports TV. It has a veranda at the front to sit and watch the world go by.
Entertainment & Activities
The centre has movie shows, arts and crafts, a craft and food market. See the Info Centre for details
18 locals recommend
Raglan Old School Arts Centre
5 Stewart StThe centre has movie shows, arts and crafts, a craft and food market. See the Info Centre for details
Drinks & Nightlife
The Yot Club
9 Bow StA raucous nightclub with DJ's and host of visiting bands
Bow Street Depot
Getting Around
Raglan Bus Stop
Bow StreetYou can also contact one of the local 'taxi' services