Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
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.
Soul Shoes
SHOES, ACCESSORIES
(
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.
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.
West Coast Health Centre
(
07-825 0114; wchc@wave.co.nz; 12 Wallis St;
9am-5pm Mon-
Fri)
General 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
certainly 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.
$8.50/5.50)
heads between Hamilton and Raglan (one hour) three times daily on week-
days 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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