Ngarunui Beach
Waikato / Raglan · 2hr session
Beach break
All levels
Saturday morning warm-up. Sandy bottom, lifeguards in summer, read the points from the headland while you surf the beach.
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Two days at NZ's most iconic left-hand points. Manu Bay headline session, Indicators if you're ready for the walk, Ngarunui for the warm-up. Ruapuke as the Plan B when the points are onshore.
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345kmDrive total
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Raglan Waikeri / Manu
Waikato / Raglan · 3hr session
Left-hand point break · Volcanic reef
Intermediate to Expert
The afternoon main event on a clean SW with E/SE winds. Use the boat ramp paddle-out for your first session.
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Raglan Tirohanga / Indies
Waikato / Raglan · 3hr session
Left-hand point break · Volcanic reef
Advanced to Expert
Sunday morning walk in to the outermost point, a short walk down to Whale Bay and around to the next bay. Advanced only, so sit wide and watch the lineup before you go for one.
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Ruapuke
Waikato / Raglan · 3hr session
Beach break · Black iron sand
All levels
Sunday afternoon Plan B. 35 minutes south on a different orientation that sometimes fires when the points are blown out.
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Where to stay
- Raglan Holiday Park (powered sites, cabins, lodge rooms in town)
- Te Kopua Whānau Camp near Ngārunui Beach (budget camping closer to the points)
- Karioi Lodge (off-grid surf retreat on Karioi mountain)
- Bookabach options through Raglan township
Things to do nearby
- Mount Karioi summit walk (4-5 hours return, Te Toto Gorge trailhead)
- Bridal Veil Falls (20 minutes inland)
- Bow Street cafes and the Saturday Volcano Cafe market in Raglan township
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