Waikato district, Waikato, New Zealand

Places to visit near Raglan

Raglan is a town in Waikato district, Waikato, New Zealand, home to about 2,863 people. Within 50 km by road there are 193 places to visit — 72 beaches & coast, 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 churches. The must-see places are Mount Karioi (13 km), Te Toto Gorge (13 km) and Bridal Veil Falls (15 km).

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Raglan, Waikato
Raglan, Waikato district, Waikato, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Raglan at a glance

Location
Waikato district, Waikato, New Zealand
Population
about 2,863
Coordinates
37.8000° S, 174.8833° E
Places within 50 km
193 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Raglan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Raglan: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Raglan

74 beaches & coast within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Lorenzen Bay (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Raglan

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Kirikiripu (2 km); the best-known is Mount Karioi (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Raglan

37 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Papahua Recreation Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Raglan

8 churches within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Raglan District Union Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Raglan

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Motutara Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Raglan

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Raglan. The closest is Rotowaro Carbonisation Plant (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Raglan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Raglan
  2. 1 km Lorenzen Bay · beach, Waikato
  3. 1 km Cox Bay · beach, Waikato
  4. 13 km Te Toto Gorge · viewpoint, Waikato
  5. 4 km Mount Karioi · viewpoint, Waikato
  6. 12 km Bridal Veil Falls · waterfall, Waikato
  7. 15 km Back to Raglan

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How to reach Raglan

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    Within 15 km of Raglan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Raglan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast7274Lorenzen Bay (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6068Kirikiripu (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3337Papahua Recreation Reserve (2 km)
    Churches38Raglan District Union Church (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Motutara Island (4 km)
    Forts & heritage27Rotowaro Carbonisation Plant (34 km)
    Waterfalls56Bridal Veil Falls (15 km)
    Caves36Karamu Caves (25 km)
    Parks25Raglan Recreation Reserve (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Lake Waitamoumou (5 km)
    Other attractions12Toothbrush Fence (30 km)
    Museums11Waikato Museum (44 km)

    Raglan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Raglan?

    Mount Karioi (viewpoint, about 13 km), Te Toto Gorge (viewpoint, about 13 km), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Lorenzen Bay (beach, about 1 km), Cox Bay (beach, about 1 km), Raglan Recreation Reserve (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Raglan?

    193 places on Spotwander: 72 beaches & coast, 60 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Raglan?

    Lorenzen Bay, about 1 km by road; Cox Bay (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Raglan?

    Kirikiripu, about 2 km by road; South Head (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Raglan?

    Papahua Recreation Reserve, about 2 km by road; Motukokako Point Scenic Reserve (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Raglan?

    Start in Raglan, visit Lorenzen Bay, then Cox Bay, then Te Toto Gorge, then Mount Karioi, then Bridal Veil Falls, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Raglan?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Raglan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Raglan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Raglan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.