Title: Visit Raglan: Best of Raglan Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Raglan](https://expedia.ca/Raglan-Hotels.d6139313.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Raglan](https://expedia.ca/Raglan-Vacation-Rentals.d6139313.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Raglan](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Raglan.d6139313.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Raglan](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Raglan.d6139313.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Raglan Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Raglan.d6139313.Car-Rental-Guide)[Raglan Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Raglan.d6139313.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Raglan ## Travel Guide ![Hamilton showing general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/3bd4a29a-2d50-48af-83e4-c564ae050268.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hamilton featuring a sporting event, general coastal views and waves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048121/8d6b3aab-ba89-47da-98f9-e3326c45e708.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raglan showing horseriding, land animals and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/7543cfab-49f9-4e70-9ec0-ee2d50ed8d6c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manu bay, Raglan. One of the good spot for surfing! Wave after wave :) so good in winter as well, fresh water..raimbows..not crowded...enjoy the waves and the view around you! ☀️❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/a3c16daa-2022-4f14-84b1-fda172e7dc1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Raglan is an authentic small surfer town, good vibes, friendly people ...I always stay at Solscape when I go to Raglan, this place is a magnet for the nicest people ❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139313/67677cc3-5539-446a-88a1-2f15179125db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Raglan Things to do #### The best surf in the country, a nice selection of cafés and galleries and a relaxed bohemian feel make this harbour town a hard place to leave. Wander through Raglan’s small, but vibrant, town centre with its laid-back ambience, thriving music scene and arty displays and you will have no doubt about the appeal of this once-sleepy town. The surf here is legendary, renowned for both its high quality and its incredible consistency. The locals will happily close shop if the word is out that the perfect left-hander wave is up.Big swells from the Tasman Sea wrap around the headland and break in a seemingly endless series of waves. This is quite a sight to behold, so it’s worth the 10-minute drive from the town centre. Park up at Manu Bay, the first of the three lookout points, and enjoy the spectacle as expert surfers of all ages show their tricks. Unless you’re a skilled surfer, it’s advisable not to paddle out into the breaks at Raglan. Strong rips, sharp rocks and surfing crowds make for a potentially unpleasant experience. You can book in for a lesson with one of the town’s surf schools at the much safer Ngarunui Beach.Raglan itself is a draw for a whole range of artists, musicians and “lifestylers” who come to escape the city. You can easily fill an afternoon browsing through galleries and stopping in for a drink at one of the cafés. On the second Sunday of each month, the Old School Arts Centre comes alive with produce growers from around the region. Sample local cheeses, homemade chutneys and fresh organic produce or just go people-watching.Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board and explore the harbour at high tide. Alternatively, go horse riding along the black-sand beaches of the west coast or rent a mountain bike.Local tour operators offer trips to the surrounding countryside with its steep mountains, dense forests, swift-flowing rivers and deserted beaches.Raglan is a 45-minute drive west of Hamilton on the North Island of New Zealand. Buses run a few times a day from Hamilton to Raglan, but renting a vehicle is better if you want to explore the surrounding area. - Raglan Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Raglan ![Raglan Harbour View Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39170000/39166300/39166228/f4da7a65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Raglan Harbour View Hotel 14 BOW STREET Raglan CA $104 CA $120 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this historic inn in Raglan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Raglan & District Museum and Old School Arts ... 7.6/10 Good! (93 reviews) Well-located in the Main Street of Raglan, Harbourview offers budget-friendly, no-frills accommodation. The pub itself is a beautiful old space with a great selection of food and drinks on offer and there was live music in the beer garden on Saturday night. Our room would have benefited from a few ... 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