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5 Raglan Sunset Motel C2

Eating

6 Aloha Market Place B1

7 Banteay Srey C1

8 Juantanameras C1

9 Orca B1

10 Raglan Roast C1

11 The Shack C1

Drinking & Nightlife

12 Harbour View Hotel C1

13 Yot Club C1

Shopping

14 Jet Collective C1

Sights & Activities

Old School Arts Centre
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ARTS CENTRE, GALLERY

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( www.raglanartscentre.co.nz ; Stewart St; 10am-2pm Mon & Wed, exhibition hours vary) A commu-
nity hub, the Old School Arts Centre has changing exhibitions and workshops, including
weaving, carving, yoga and storytelling. Movies screen here regularly through summer
($11): grab a curry and a beer to complete the experience. The hippie/artsy Raglan Creative
Market happens out the front on the second Sunday of the month (9am to 2pm).

Raglan Surf School
( 07-825 7873; www.raglansurfingschool.co.nz ; 5b Whaanga Rd; 3hr lesson incl transport from Raglan $89)
Raglan Surf School prides itself on getting 95% of first-timers standing during their first
lesson. Rental gear includes surfboards (from $20 per hour), body boards ($5 per hour)
and wet suits ($5 per hour). It's based at Karioi Lodge in Whale Bay. It also operates Surf-
dames ( www.surfdames.co.nz ) , offering women-only surfing experiences incorporating lessons
with yoga, massage and beauty treatments.

SURFING