Raglan, WaikatoPhoto: Dane Morris

Raglan · Whāingaroa

Raglan (Whāingaroa) is New Zealand's surf capital, wrapped around a tidal harbour on the Waikato's wild west coast and famous for the long left-hand point breaks at Manu Bay and Whale Bay. The town centre is a walkable grid of cafés, galleries, surf shops and makers, with black-sand beaches and Bridal Veil Falls a short drive inland. A laid-back creative community of around three thousand nine hundred, it draws surfers, artists and weekenders from Hamilton and beyond all year round.

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What is Raglan known for?

Raglan (Whāingaroa) is New Zealand's surf capital, wrapped around a tidal harbour on the Waikato's wild west coast and famous for the long left-hand point breaks at Manu Bay and Whale Bay. The town centre is a walkable grid of cafés, galleries, surf shops and makers, with black-sand beaches and Bridal Veil Falls a short drive inland. A laid-back creative community of around three thousand nine hundred, it draws surfers, artists and weekenders from Hamilton and beyond all year round.

What is the Māori name for Raglan?

Raglan's te reo Māori name is Whāingaroa.

What region is Raglan in?

Raglan is in the Waikato region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Raglan?

Raglan has an estimated population of around 3,900 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Raglan?

List-It lists 60+ Raglan businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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