UK based travel agency, Travel House is heavily promoting Raglan as, “Coastal Town of New Zealand“, as the reason for flying from the United Kingdom to New Zealand.
Their news article follows:
Famous for its black Volcanic sand and left-hand break, Raglan is one of New Zealand’s top surf destination. Whether you are looking for World class Surf, stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, inspiring arts or simply a good old cup of coffee, laidback Raglan really does have something for everyone. Part of the Waikato region it is 45 minutes west of Hamilton by car.
Raglan is best known for its surf, and attracts surfers from around the world. Eight kilometers from the Raglan Township is a series of surf breaks including Indicators, Whale bay and Manu bay. Whale bay is a beautiful place where you can enjoy the tranquility of the ocean, the surf and the mountains all on your front door step. Winter turns Whale bay, Raglan into a quiet town but any other season of the year makes Whale bay a place buzzing with hype and activity. Bruce Brown’s classic wave-chasing film “The Endless summer” features Manu bay. The harbor is excellent for Kayaking, swimming and fishing. This all serves to attract fit guys and girls from all over the world. Raglan has also hosted a World Championship Surfing event and is home to a learn-to-surf school.
Southwest of the township stands the extinct volcano of Mt karioi. According to Maori legend the Karioi was a jilted Maori princess, who upon discovering that love was lost, lay down and rests until this day. The area is also home to the popular tourist’s destination, Bridal Veil Falls, which is located 20 kilometers southeast of the township. The waterfall is 55 meter high and has overtime caused the formation of a large pool at the base of the waterfall.
There’s a lot of great walking tracks in and around Raglan such as Mt Karioi summit track, Bridal veil Falls walk, Bryant memorial walk and Te Toto lower Gorge track , or you could explore the beautiful natural environment by bike or horseback, as Raglan is no doubt one of New Zealand’s best looking town.
Raglan as a town punches above its weight in the arts. Drama , dance, music, fine arts, fabric arts, sculpting, writing, carving, raranga, kowai and Te Moko- they all happen in Raglan. Galleries in the town area include Jet collective, Kanuka, Matapihi and Showoff. For local music check out the Raglan’s Musicians’ club at Orca restaurant on the last Thursday of each month from 8.00 pm till late.
Raglan offers a great selection of cafes, restaurants and takeaways to suit all tastes. Some of the famous cafes and restaurants are “Marlin Cafe’ and Grill” which has waterfront location, provides fresh seafood and has a licensed bar. “Harbor View Hotel Restaurant and Bar”, it has a range of dining options and Extensive a’ la carte and cafe’ menu available to suit all tastes and begets. “Costa’s Pizza”, whether your taste is hot, spicy or just regular Costa’s has the pizza for you!
Raglan is exactly the sort of laid-back, charming place that sees you shuffle your itinerary to extend your stay. Also, there are many cheap flights to New Zealand and accommodation that are available in affordable prices. For details on ongoing listing of who is offering what, and other offers of to New Zealand from UK visit Travelhouseuk.co.uk.