Raglan
A small beach town west of Hamilton, loved for its black sand beaches and one of the world's longest left hand surf breaks at Manu Bay. It sits on a harbour of the same name, with a laid back arts scene.
- Where
- Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -37.8000, 174.8710
Get the Raglan stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Raglan. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Waikato volume with your photos and a note.
Near Raglan
Hamilton Gardens 38 km
A public garden park of 54 hectares on the banks of the Waikato River in the south of Hamilton. It is known for its collection of enclosed themed gardens, such as Italian, Japanese, Chinese and English styles, plus a lake and open lawns.
Hobbiton Movie Set 71 km
A working sheep farm near Matamata where Peter Jackson built the Shire for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films. Visitors can walk past the round hobbit holes and finish with a drink at the Green Dragon Inn.
Auckland Botanic Gardens 88 km
A botanical garden of 64 hectares in the suburb of Manurewa in south Auckland. It holds more than 10,000 plants, arranged in collections that include native species, roses, edible plants and themed display gardens.
Waitakere Ranges 99 km
A range of forested hills west of Auckland, running down to the wild black sand beaches of the Tasman coast. The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has waterfalls, kauri trees and the Arataki Visitor Centre.
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill 100 km
A 182 metre volcanic cone in central Auckland, once the site of one of the largest Maori pa in the country. An obelisk marks the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell on the summit, and the park is now home to grazing sheep.
Piha 101 km
A wild black sand surf beach on Auckland's west coast, guarded by the sharp rock of Lion Rock. It is one of the best known beaches in the country for surf lifesaving and a popular day trip from the city.
Mount Eden 103 km
A volcanic cone about 4 kilometres south of Auckland's city centre, known in Māori as Maungawhau. At around 196 metres it is the highest natural point in the city, with a deep grassy crater and wide views over Auckland.
Auckland War Memorial Museum 105 km
The city's main museum, a neoclassical building on a hill in the Auckland Domain, opened in 1929 as a memorial to the dead of the First World War. It holds Maori and Pacific treasures, natural history and military collections.
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Questions
Where is Raglan?
Raglan is in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Hamilton Gardens (38 km), Hobbiton Movie Set (71 km), Auckland Botanic Gardens (88 km).
How do I get the Raglan stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Raglan and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Waikato volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Raglan before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Waikato volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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