Above the surfing beach at Raglan

Waitamo to Raglan

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April 20th 2007
We departed our comfy tiny cabin and sped to Raglan via Hamilton, arriving in sunshine. Immediately like the look of the place. The hostel is prettily situated on the estuary and has free bikes and kayaks for use. The rooms are located around a sunny quadrangle in which there are hammocks. The couple managing it are very friendly and helpful. After settling in we drove along the coast to the surfi ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Raglan

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more