Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 07-825 7873;
www.raglanboatcharters.co.nz
;
adult/child $40/29)
Two-hour sunset cruises around
Raglan Harbour on the
Wahine Moe
, with fish and chips and a few drinks. Ninety-minute
morning harbour cruises ($30/15 per adult/child) are also available.
Sleeping
HOSTEL
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Raglan Backpackers
( 07-825 0515;
www.raglanbackpackers.co.nz
;
6 Wi Neera St; dm $27-29, s $58, tw & d $72-82; )
This laid-
back hostel is right on the water, with sea views from some rooms. Other rooms are ar-
ranged around a garden courtyard or in a separate building. There are free bikes and
kayaks, and surfboards for hire, or take a yoga class, strum a guitar or drip in the sauna.
No wi-fi - it 'ruins the vibe'.
Raglan Kopua Holiday Park
MAP
HOLIDAY PARK
$
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( 07-825 8283;
www.raglanholidaypark.co.nz
;
Marine Pde; campsites from $34, dm/cabins/units from $56/85/100;
)
A neatly maintained outfit with lots of sleeping options, on the spit across the inlet
from town (there's a footbridge, or drive the long way around). No shade, but there's
beach swimming and plenty of room to run amok.
Bow St Studios
MAP
( 07-825 0551;
www.bowstreet.co.nz
;
1 Bow St; studios $145-225, cottage $205; )
With a waterfront
location right in town, Bow St has self-contained studios and a historic cottage. The prop-
erty is surrounded by a subtropical garden and shaded by well-established pohutukawa
trees, and the cool and chic decor is stylish and relaxing.
APARTMENTS
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Journey's End B&B
( 07-825 6727;
www.raglanaccommodation.co.nz
;
49 Lily St; s/d $100/140, exclusive use $200; )
These two
attractive en suite rooms share a central modern lounge with a kitchenette and a lovely
deck overlooking the wharf and harbour. You can book out the whole place, or just one of
the rooms. Fifteen minutes' walk from town.
B&B, APARTMENTS
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Raglan Sunset Motel
MOTEL
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