Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jet Collective
MAP
(
www.jetcollective.co.nz
;
19a Bow St; 10am-4pm Wed-Mon)
Funky gallery-shop showcasing 100%
Raglan artists with everything from music CDs and mixed-media pieces through to retro
Kiwiana-inspired work. It's also a good spot to drop in and chat with the friendly team
about Raglan's growing and diverse arts scene.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Soul Shoes
(
www.soulshoes.co.nz
;
Raglan Wharf, Wallis St; 10am-5pm)
World famous in Raglan since 1973,
and in a new century, Soul Shoes' range of handmade leather footwear has been joined by
equally cool satchels, backpacks and bags.
SHOES, ACCESSORIES
Information
Raglan Information Centre
( 07-825 0556;
www.raglan.org.nz
; 13 Wainui Rd; 9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri,
10am-5pm Sat, 10am-4pm Sun)
Department of Conservation (DOC) brochures plus information
about accommodation and activities including kitesurfing and paddle boarding. Check out
also the attached museum, especially the exhibition on the history of Raglan's surfing
scene.
9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
General
West Coast Health Centre
(
07-825 0114;
wchc@wave.co.nz
; 12 Wallis St;
medical assistance.
Getting There & Around
From Hamilton, Raglan is 48km west along SH23. Unsealed back roads connect Raglan
to Kawhia, 50km south; they're slow, winding and prone to rockslides, but scenic and cer-
tainly off the beaten track. Head back towards Hamilton for 7km and take the Te Mata/
Kawhia turn-off and follow the signs; allow at least an hour.
Waikato Regional Council's
Busit!
( 0800 4287 5463;
www.busit.co.nz
; adult/child $8.50/5.50)
heads between Hamilton and Raglan (one hour) three times daily on weekdays and twice
daily on weekends.
Raglan Scenic Tours (
Click here
)
runs a Raglan-Hamilton shuttle bus (one way $35)
and direct transfers to/from Auckland International Airport.
For a cab call
Raglan Taxi
(
07-825 0506)
.
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