Raglan is just a couple of hours drive south of Auckland, on the west coast, but I had never been there before.
It has been getting a lot of publicity for its recycling business, managed by locals, and for its artists and alternative lifestylers.
We timed it wrong to visit the recycle shop and also struck a weekend with no live music, but apart from that it was great.
It has been getting a lot of publicity for its recycling business, managed by locals, and for its artists and alternative lifestylers.
We timed it wrong to visit the recycle shop and also struck a weekend with no live music, but apart from that it was great.
There was a vintage car rally on, and school holidays, which meant accommodation was not so easy to get.
We had dessert at one of the local cafes, and I loved the arty table number...
Just a walk to the end of the street and we were at Raglan Harbour
Then a short drive out to the coast and we could see why Raglan is one of the best places in New Zealand for surfing.
That was just a taster ...I want to go back, one night wasn't enough.
I would choose the character if that old pub any day over a modern choice. And what a beautiful view of the wild sea.
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