Ironsands guidebook
Sightseeing
The local surf spot for all abilities. Everyone can learn to surf at the beach. Board hire available Raglan Surf School or Green Wave Surf.
58 locals recommend
Ngarunui Beach
The local surf spot for all abilities. Everyone can learn to surf at the beach. Board hire available Raglan Surf School or Green Wave Surf.
A natural wonder of the area this is a short (although steep) walk down to see the amazing falls. Feed the eels, enjoy the views, take a hike through native bush. A must see.
119 locals recommend
Bridal Veil Falls
Kawhia RoadA natural wonder of the area this is a short (although steep) walk down to see the amazing falls. Feed the eels, enjoy the views, take a hike through native bush. A must see.
A must see to enjoy a surf or just watch the locals surfing. This is a natural wonder of rocks and rolling waves. A great place to launch a boat when flat or take a swim on the boat ramp.
56 locals recommend
Manu Bay
A must see to enjoy a surf or just watch the locals surfing. This is a natural wonder of rocks and rolling waves. A great place to launch a boat when flat or take a swim on the boat ramp.
Enjoy the majestic setting underneath Karior Mountain. The waves rolling in. This is a place to enjoy for the more experienced surfer or a really cool place to go and watch the talented surfers and so some rock hopping with a spectacular view.
25 locals recommend
Whale Bay
Enjoy the majestic setting underneath Karior Mountain. The waves rolling in. This is a place to enjoy for the more experienced surfer or a really cool place to go and watch the talented surfers and so some rock hopping with a spectacular view.
Climb the local mountain just half an hour's drive away. This is a great activity if you are an fit adventure seeker or a leisurely family day activity. The mountain is around 3 hour return walk. Can be tricky after rain so choose your times to walk.
34 locals recommend
Karioi
Climb the local mountain just half an hour's drive away. This is a great activity if you are an fit adventure seeker or a leisurely family day activity. The mountain is around 3 hour return walk. Can be tricky after rain so choose your times to walk.
Enjoy the vista, a coffee, fish n chips or a lovely meal. The wharf is a small hub of activity worthy of a look. Enjoy the local pottery shop, Toni Sly or Raglan Leather shop, Soul Shoes.
28 locals recommend
Raglan Wharf
92 Wallis StreetEnjoy the vista, a coffee, fish n chips or a lovely meal. The wharf is a small hub of activity worthy of a look. Enjoy the local pottery shop, Toni Sly or Raglan Leather shop, Soul Shoes.
A lovely area to swim and play. With beautiful harbour views and safe swimming. This location is a must see if you have small children. There are wonderful playgrounds and a skate park and pump track to race around. Amazing Fish and Chips at Jo's Takeaways too!
7 locals recommend
Te Kopua Beach
A lovely area to swim and play. With beautiful harbour views and safe swimming. This location is a must see if you have small children. There are wonderful playgrounds and a skate park and pump track to race around. Amazing Fish and Chips at Jo's Takeaways too!
This is a family run business with the most beautiful horses and accommodating staff. This is a trip of a lifetime. This horse ride will see you cruising down to the beach with open riding along the beautiful black sands. A once in a lifetime experience with local people who care for their horses and their environment.
Wild Coast Ruapuke
1549 Whaanga RdThis is a family run business with the most beautiful horses and accommodating staff. This is a trip of a lifetime. This horse ride will see you cruising down to the beach with open riding along the beautiful black sands. A once in a lifetime experience with local people who care for their horses and their environment.
Food scene
A korean/Japanese restaurant with a truly beach side feel. Exquisite tastes and local vibe. Great place to eat.
24 locals recommend
ULO’s Kitchen
6 Wallis StA korean/Japanese restaurant with a truly beach side feel. Exquisite tastes and local vibe. Great place to eat.
Attached to our very own kiteboard shop is the Iso Bar cafe and restaurant. This has delicious food, excellent service and a fun cool vibe for eating at night. If you fancy a night out in Raglan with dinner and drinks, Isobar is great.
24 locals recommend
Isobar Raglan
23 Bow StAttached to our very own kiteboard shop is the Iso Bar cafe and restaurant. This has delicious food, excellent service and a fun cool vibe for eating at night. If you fancy a night out in Raglan with dinner and drinks, Isobar is great.
Lovely restaurant with a beautiful view. It is situated on the harbour with views out to the harbour. Beautiful food and view.
65 locals recommend
Orca Restaurant and Bar
2 Wallis StLovely restaurant with a beautiful view. It is situated on the harbour with views out to the harbour. Beautiful food and view.
A fun tapas bar/restaurant. This is located in the centre of town, you can eat and watch all the people walking buy. Great fun.
14 locals recommend
George's Beach Club
2 Bow StA fun tapas bar/restaurant. This is located in the centre of town, you can eat and watch all the people walking buy. Great fun.
A Raglan icon, a bar and restaurant. The pub as it is known has scrummy pub food which is always very filling. They also have a street view to watch the passers by. Great fun place to have a drink and a nibble in the sun.
39 locals recommend
Raglan Harbour View Hotel
14 Bow StA Raglan icon, a bar and restaurant. The pub as it is known has scrummy pub food which is always very filling. They also have a street view to watch the passers by. Great fun place to have a drink and a nibble in the sun.
A yummy cafe which is perfect for a long breakkie or lunch. This has really delicious cabinet food as well to take away. Great coffee, great service.
74 locals recommend
The Shack
19 Bow StA yummy cafe which is perfect for a long breakkie or lunch. This has really delicious cabinet food as well to take away. Great coffee, great service.