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Raglan Slideshow
Raglan
Travel Blogs from Raglan, New Zealand
Down on the farm
... from dailydo for a glow worm kayak trip ($49 each down from $100) that we had planned to use whike we were in Raglan. The trip was organised through Boatshed kayaks at Karapiro, there were a few issues getting started and a couple of car loads took a bit ...
A tourist paradise
If you are ever thinking of getting into the travel industry, then head over to New Zealand to see just how it should be done. The 'Kiwi's' have got looking after the tourist down to a fine art; from posters leaflets, guides, newspapers, to hospitality, ...
First surf lesson
The surf lesson kicked off with some indoor instruction from our English and German instructors. After talking through the technique and some water safety, we all got on our boards and learned to paddle and stand up: I was soon an expert in the art ...
Raglan Time
... time, and there are few better places than Raglan. On the west coast of the north island, a couple of hours from Auckland, Raglan apparently has the longest left hand break in the world. It's also where a few scenes of the classic surf movie ...
Evening surfing and a beautiful sunset
... had pretty much refused to loan us boards as he said the tide was too low to surf. It was Nele's last night in Raglan and she was gutted about not being able to surf, especially when we got down to the beach and there were people in the ...
Travels in Ged
... Bay - absolutely stunning beaches, lovely camping grounds, fantastic weather and hardly anybody around. Eifion has ingratiated himself into New Zealand male society by acquiring a fishing rod. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be working properly, but we ...
Raglan, NZ
... , a light sort of hippie feel, unbelievable surfing, tropical and temperate flora mixed in together, and barely anyone living there! Raglan is a surf/wellness town and the surf didn't dissapoint. The first day featured up to at least 10 ft faces on ...
Caving, toobing and lots of glowworms!
... definitely a good way to get to know everyone better over a beer (and sausage!) We spent three hours chatting and cruising around Raglan's coast and then were rewarded by a stunning sunset as we were pulling in to the dock. At the hostel, Digger put ...
Where is the surf?
... also horrid and so surfing was no longer happening. Therefore we head north back to Goats Island. We were there before but could not snorkel due to the weather so going back to try again. Raglan is quite a pretty place..I guess next time I am in ...
The Lost world
Yihaaa!! Na Rotorua vonden we NZ eindelijk te gek, en dat werd alleen maar nog beter na een bezoek aan Waitomo voor onze abseiltrip in 1 van de Waitomo Caves voor The Lost world trip!! Tijdens de 2 dagen in Waitomo hebben we ook wat ...
Traveling again...
After a short trip home (a month between California and Colorado) I'm back on the road again, this time in New Zealand. Lucy, my kiwi friend who I know from Breckenridge, picked me up from the airport and I stayed with her the first week I arrived. Her ...
Last chance to chill...
... longest drive yet. We had a few breaks along the way and the drive was beautiful with the views changing every few kilometres. Raglan is a beautiful relaxed surfer town and we have two days to spend here before facing up to Auckland and the stressful task ...
Brewing up a storm
Errrr....what happened to the weather. Our drive up to Goats Island should have been a few hours..it took over seven. The rain was lashing down and there were over 80 accidents on the roads apparently. To be honest although everyone talked of a storm it ...
Stray Days Continued
Being a surfer and being in New Zealand I naturally gravitated to Raglan. Raglan is the land of super left points. When the swell and conditions workout it is supposed to be the longest left in the world with rides lasting several ...
Surfing in Raglan - well nearly
We took a slight detour to a place called Raglan. There is a beach here called Manu Bay and this is where they filmed part of the film The Endless Summer. It was a really georgeous wee surf town and we watched the sunset from Betsy's window - ...
I'm a little fire engine
Well we are finally ready to go, we have converted our ex fire service van to our new home. Tomorrow we hit the road, headed to Waitomo to spend the first night in the van and enjoy a very well deserved drink or two :-) With a bit of help over the last ...
No Puns Up Our Sleeves
We debated whether or not to insure Lucy (motor insurance is not a legal requirement in New Zealand), and decided not to bother. Minimally populated roads and a resolve to be careful seemed a fairly safe prospect. A fifteen year old van, now on her ...
More surfing
My first thoughts on waking up the next morning were of surfing. I pictured the technique to stand up on the board, and thought about what I'd been doing wrong. Then I tried to get up. Ouch - very sore. My arms and shoulders ached ...
Surf's Up in Raglan!
... American on this whole trip. This was both exciting and weird at the same time... Ashlee and the European Union! I would say that Raglan is definitely one of my favorite places so far in NZ and I wouldn't mind going back, or even possibly living there ...
Surfing Heaven, Raglan
... and forget the Working visa thingymebob. Waved goodbye to everyone and caught the bus back to Auckland after getting the shuttle from Raglan to Hamilton with Maeve, a lovely Irish girl off the Stray bus who was heading back to Auckland too. This really ...
Day 67 of Andy and Suez's Great Adventure
... we had to head in I thought 'no problem' just drive and follow the road signs. Except there are no road signs!! New Zealand roads authority seem to think that you know where you are going and can just get there, it's only once you get onto ...
Back to Auckland, via the Tron!
... too far away though, so I'll try and get out to them. Sunday also happened to be the day when Raglan held a rock n' roll and classic car festival, so I spent about an hour checking out the awesome vintage cars before leaving. They ...
Relaxing in Raglan (if you call fencing relaxing)
Well we have enjoyed hospitality and beers at Liz and Paddy's place a few times already on this trip so after Pauls wedding we thought we had better pitch in and help out on the farm this time around. We had already been entrusted with lamb ...
Raglan
Yesterday we left Hahei to get to our much anticipated stop at Raglan, home of the Raglan surf school. Raglan boasts one of the longest left hand breaks in the world and has been visited by some of the legends of the surf world. Alia has been talking ...
Booze Cruise
... !! Also, drinking and trying to play table tennis is not a good idea either, but I thought I would give it a go! I am loving New Zealand and loving the people that I am meeting. It's a shame that I don't have more time here as we have a few ...
Sufing Raglan
Efter en nat i Hahei, er jeg nu koert til Raglan - NZ surfstrand nr. 1! Efter sigende et af de bedste surfsteder i verden....! Da vi ankom hertil undrede vi os en smule, for det eneste vi kunne se var en lille reception imellem en masse traer, men ved ...
Surf's Up!
... for the wave. Perhaps I should leave it to the pros. unless I find somewhere in the sun to try again. I took a walk around Raglan shops in the afternoon. When we first arrived I thought that I would spend the rest of my time I have left in NZ ...
Who needs Silverstone?
... . So after wasting all of $3 at the Internet cafe, we arrived at the hostel and checked in. In the night we watched a New Zealand film called "Once Were Warriors", which was rather dark, then slept like there was no tomorrow. Day Thirty-Two We ...
Cycling NZ - Waikato
Cycling around New Zealand is fairly popular - and its really no wonder. Every moment there is amazing scenery surrounding you, and the hills ensure that things will never get monotonous. But to say NZ is hilly would be a MAJOR ...
North Island Part 2: Raglan
The lodge were we were staying in Raglan was up a hillside with views over the ocean. It is in the middle of the bush with some very nice surrounding walks in the forest. I had opted to go surfing, and we got to the hostel about lunchtime, ...