Restaurants
Popular hot-spot for visitors to Raglan looking for casual eating - fresh fish & chips eaten right on the waterfront
29 locals recommend
Raglan Fish
92 Wallis StPopular hot-spot for visitors to Raglan looking for casual eating - fresh fish & chips eaten right on the waterfront
Wallis Bistro
6 Wallis StModern Bistro, Tapas style food, Amazing Flavors, Cocktails & wine
Casual - perfectly located, water setting and sunset views are amazing, offers restaurant or bar settings
65 locals recommend
Orca Restaurant and Bar
2 Wallis StCasual - perfectly located, water setting and sunset views are amazing, offers restaurant or bar settings
Pleasantly surprised when you get through the front door. Very cosy, popular spot on way to the main beach, great for brunch or afternoon glass of wine. Kid Friendly.
66 locals recommend
Rock-It Kitchen
248 Wainui RdPleasantly surprised when you get through the front door. Very cosy, popular spot on way to the main beach, great for brunch or afternoon glass of wine. Kid Friendly.
Great service, more than just a pub -niche bar with excellent food. Outside pizza oven made fresh to order.
14 locals recommend
George's Beach Club
2 Bow StGreat service, more than just a pub -niche bar with excellent food. Outside pizza oven made fresh to order.
Watch the sunset or just chill and people watch this romantic little eatery is perfect. Great seafood plank and chowder
31 locals recommend
The Wharf Kitchen and Bar
43 Rose StWatch the sunset or just chill and people watch this romantic little eatery is perfect. Great seafood plank and chowder
Pub with gastro food available - right in the heart of town
39 locals recommend
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StPub with gastro food available - right in the heart of town
Great for breakfast options and coffee - this gets very busy in mornings
74 locals recommend
The Shack
19 Bow StGreat for breakfast options and coffee - this gets very busy in mornings
Head out of town to the little depot 45 Wainui or head into town the larger cafe now opposite The Shack this is a great alternative, great food, great prices - Amazing Gelato & coffee
21 locals recommend
Raglan Roast Food Department
45 Wainui RdHead out of town to the little depot 45 Wainui or head into town the larger cafe now opposite The Shack this is a great alternative, great food, great prices - Amazing Gelato & coffee
Walks
Great lookout point - start at Earles place and head all the way down to the beach
Bryant Memorial Scenic Reserve- Ngarunui Track
Earles PlaceGreat lookout point - start at Earles place and head all the way down to the beach
596 Whaanga Rd -Stunning national park trail ending on a mountaintop offering panoramic views of the area.
13 locals recommend
Karioi Summit Track
596 Whaanga Rd596 Whaanga Rd -Stunning national park trail ending on a mountaintop offering panoramic views of the area.
Kawhia Rd - head back toward Hamilton 5 mins then right turn, well signed. Family Favourite 55m High waterfall
Bridal Veil Fall car park
Kawhia Rd - head back toward Hamilton 5 mins then right turn, well signed. Family Favourite 55m High waterfall
Picturesque beach can walk all the way back into town if feeling happy!
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
Picturesque beach can walk all the way back into town if feeling happy!
Head through town and continue following the road past surf hotspots Manu & Whale bay. Come to gravel road, narrow but popular so drive steady. Amazing gorge and stunning outlook to view before entering this hiking area
16 locals recommend
Te Toto Gorge Lookout
Head through town and continue following the road past surf hotspots Manu & Whale bay. Come to gravel road, narrow but popular so drive steady. Amazing gorge and stunning outlook to view before entering this hiking area
Beaches
Raglan is re-known for it's beaches - head to main beach for surf where board / wetsuit hire is available right on the beach or Te Kopua, over the bridge in town for family friendly beach fun. Kayaks, SUPs can be hired.
Main Beach of raglan - slip, slop, slap and swim between the flags in Summer
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
Main Beach of raglan - slip, slop, slap and swim between the flags in Summer
Family Friendly Fun - jump off the bridge at high tide, grab chips from Jo's takeaway and laze the day away
7 locals recommend
Te Kopua Beach
Family Friendly Fun - jump off the bridge at high tide, grab chips from Jo's takeaway and laze the day away
Surf
What Raglan is best known for !!!
Manu Bay (also known as The Point) is a world famous surfing area. It is about six km south of Raglan. The surf at Manu Bay came to international attention in 1966 after Manu Bay was featured in the movie ‘Endless Summer’. Every year Manu Bay is also home to several international surfing competitions. Please note if you are a beginner Main Beach is best for initial surf
56 locals recommend
Manu Bay
Manu Bay (also known as The Point) is a world famous surfing area. It is about six km south of Raglan. The surf at Manu Bay came to international attention in 1966 after Manu Bay was featured in the movie ‘Endless Summer’. Every year Manu Bay is also home to several international surfing competitions. Please note if you are a beginner Main Beach is best for initial surf
For those who are looking for a less crowded option than Manu - again must be able to surf as the rocks here can be difficult to navigate for beginners
25 locals recommend
Whale Bay
For those who are looking for a less crowded option than Manu - again must be able to surf as the rocks here can be difficult to navigate for beginners
Head through town - Wainui rd - over the bridge 5 mins turn right. free car parking available, board hire & wetsuits on beach front, safe surf beach for all levels
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
Head through town - Wainui rd - over the bridge 5 mins turn right. free car parking available, board hire & wetsuits on beach front, safe surf beach for all levels