Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Raglan Rock
( 0800 724 7625;
www.raglanrock.com
; climbing half-/full day $89/119, caving $89-99, minimum 2 people)
Full
instruction and all equipment for climbing on the limestone cliffs of nearby Stone Valley,
or the exciting 'Stupid Fat Hobbit' climb and abseil above Raglan harbour. Caving op-
tions include Stone Valley and the more challenging 'Rattlesnake'.
ROCK CLIMBING, CAVING
SURFING
Solscape
( 07-825 8268;
www.solscape.co.nz
;
611 Wainui Rd)
Supersustainable Solscape offers 2½-hour
surfing lessons ($85), as well as board and wetsuit hire (per half-day $35).
Raglan Kayak
( 07-825 8862;
www.raglaneco.co.nz
;
Raglan Wharf)
Raglan Harbour is great for kayaking. This
outfit runs three-hour guided harbour paddles (per person $75) and rents out single/double
kayaks (per half-day $40/60). Learn the basics on the gentle Opotoru River, or paddle out
to investigate the nooks and crannies of the pancake rocks on the harbour's northern edge.
Stand up paddleboards are also available (one hour/half-day $20/40).
KAYAKING
BONE CARVING
Raglan Bone Carving Studio
( 021 0223 7233;
raglanbonecarvingstudio@hotmail.com
;
workshops $69)
Carve your own bone pendant
with Rangi Wills, a reformed 'troubled teenager' who found out he was actually really
good at carving things. Workshops run for four hours and Rangi can provide transport
from Raglan township to his studio. Bookings essential.
Tours
Raglan Scenic Tours
MAP
GUIDED TOUR
( 07-825 0507;
www.raglanscenictours.co.nz
;
5a Bankart St)
Sightseeing tours, including 2½ hours
around the Raglan area (adult/child $55/20) and four hours around Mount Karioi includ-
ing Bridal Veil Falls and Te Toto Gorge ($90/40). Various treks and paddle-boarding in-
struction can be arranged, and kayaks, mountain bikes and paddle boards can be hired.
Cruise Raglan
CRUISE
