Food Scene
Great for breakfast, this is the most popular place and can be very busy from 9am onwards. They open at 8am, we recommend heading the early to beat the crowds.
74 locals recommend
The Shack
19 Bow StGreat for breakfast, this is the most popular place and can be very busy from 9am onwards. They open at 8am, we recommend heading the early to beat the crowds.
Rock-It Kitchen
248 Wainui RdGreat for breakfast, great outdoor area.
Seasonal menu with locally-sourced ingredients. Lovely for a relaxed dinner.
7 locals recommend
Wallis Bistro
6 Wallis StSeasonal menu with locally-sourced ingredients. Lovely for a relaxed dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Yot Club
9 Bow StWill often have live music.
There is a restaurant, a bar, outdoor bar at the back and a sports bar. Sit on the front porch and people watch.
39 locals recommend
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StThere is a restaurant, a bar, outdoor bar at the back and a sports bar. Sit on the front porch and people watch.
Sightseeing
Take in the breathtaking views over the west coast. Perfect place for amazing sunsets.
Head down to the black sand public beach for swimming and surf coaching.
Prefered safe location if learning to surf, there are lifeguards on duty during peak times and shower / toilet facilities.
Wainui Reserve Road
Take in the breathtaking views over the west coast. Perfect place for amazing sunsets.
Head down to the black sand public beach for swimming and surf coaching.
Prefered safe location if learning to surf, there are lifeguards on duty during peak times and shower / toilet facilities.
Essentials
SuperValue Raglan
16-18 Bow StFour Square Raglan
3 Bankart StParks & Nature
Main point break with great viewing platform and large carpark. Can be busy, be respectful to everyone.
25 locals recommend
Whale Bay
Main point break with great viewing platform and large carpark. Can be busy, be respectful to everyone.
Intermediate and confident surfers. Not a safe swimming beach.
Clamber over the rocks around the corner to world-famous Indicators Surf Break.
56 locals recommend
Manu Bay
Intermediate and confident surfers. Not a safe swimming beach.
Clamber over the rocks around the corner to world-famous Indicators Surf Break.