Raglan
New Zealand · WaikatoNZ
Minor urban area in Waikato, New Zealand
Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km (30 mi) west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. It is known for its surfing, and volcanic black sand beaches.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,590
- Coordinates
- -37.800, 174.883
- Timezone
- Pacific/Auckland
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Raglan
In Waikato, New Zealand, Raglan stands out as a village. The population is roughly 3,590. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights water sports, nature and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Raglan
Water Sports in Raglan
(11)Raglan records Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Raglan. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Raglan
(5)Under nature, Raglan is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Nature. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Raglan's own activity tags.
Adventure in Raglan
(2)The adventure shortlist for Raglan: Abseiling and Adventure Parks. All of it is drawn from Raglan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Raglan
(2)Raglan's nightlife entries include Festival and Music. All of it is drawn from Raglan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Raglan
(1)For sports, expect Horse Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Raglan's own activity tags.
Wellness in Raglan
(1)Our data lists Wellness as wellness options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Raglan's own activity tags.
More to do in Raglan
(1)Under other activities, Raglan is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Raglan's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Raglan
Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Waikato first, then drive or cycle into Raglan. The local time zone is Pacific/Auckland.
Similar destinations
Places near Raglan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raglan known for?
- Raglan is mainly a destination for water sports, nature and adventure, set in Waikato, New Zealand with around 3,590 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Raglan?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Jet Skiing, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle in Raglan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Raglan?
- Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Raglan located?
- Administratively, Raglan sits in Waikato, New Zealand — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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