About Raglan

Only 45 minutes drive from Hamilton and 2 hours drive from Auckland on the beautiful west coast of the North Island of New Zealand is the seaside township of Raglan.

They have made movies about this place, they have hosted a world championship surfing event here, and as the years pass, it seems to have become one of New Zealand's hot spots. Famous for its unspoiled natural environment, remote beaches, tranquil harbor and pleasant, relaxed atmosphere there is plenty more to do around this stretch of western coast. There is good fishing in and around the Harbour, plenty of beaches and places to picnic at, beautiful waterfalls, bush walks, Harbour cruises and even an 18 hole golf course.

Raglan has a population of 3,500+ and is a self sufficient little town with plenty of amenities and services including a Supermarket, Hospital, Doctors surgeries, Dentist, Osteopath, Post Office, Chemist, Health Shop, Library, Museum, Churches, Clubs, Vegetable shop, Fish shop, Butchery, Airstrip, Clothing stores, Hardware store, Hotel, Radio station, Town hall, Petrol station, mechanics, schools, restaurants/cafes and much more.

The community of Raglan is a mixture of young and retired alike. (17.2 percent of people in Raglan were aged 65 years and over compared with 12.1 percent for all of New Zealand). There are many clubs running such as Raglan Horticulture Society, Raglan Historical Group, Raglan Bridge Club, Raglan Ramblers, The Fishing Club to name a few.

It is exciting and refreshing that Raglan is becoming a very popular destination, and is doing so without losing any of its small town charm.

For more information on Raglan visit:
www.raglan.net.nz

To read some articles about Raglan visit:
www.raglan.net.nz/news/progress.php
www.cuisine.co.nz
www.aatraveller.co.nz
www.raglan.net.nz/news/villas.php

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