Daily Sunset Barbeque Cruises on the beautiful Raglan Whaingaroa Harbour

Every day from November to April, the Wahinemoe sets departs Raglan Wharf for a great cruise of the Raglan Whaingaroa Harbour. The Whaingaroa or Raglan Harbour is on the rugged and beautiful West Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Limestone Rock formations seen from Wahinemoe

With over 122kms of coastline the Raglan Whaingaroa harbour has many stunning features, views, stories and activities to enjoy.   You’ll visit the pancake rock formations formed from eroding limestone.   The captain and crew will share tales with you of the harbour’s history and environment.

Enjoying a glass of bubbly from the bar

The daily cruises explore the upper reaches of one of the most spectacular harbours in the country. During the daily Sunset Cruises, passengers can enjoy delicious food with a complimentary gourmet BBQ sub-type sandwich.  A great range of N.Z wines and beer is available from the licensed bar.

The Wahinemoe – Maori for Sleeping Lady – is a specially designed 14 x 4.8m twin hull, pontoon style catamaran designed to explore the Whaingaroa Harbour. It has the stability, manoeuvrability and the shallow draught necessary for visiting some of the harbours’ hidden secrets. A share of all cruise takings go towards local environmental charities.

Booking and Departure Information

Sunset cruises depart daily over summer.
Check-in is 15-30 minutes prior to departure

Adults $49 per person, Child (under 4yrs) $29 per person

Pulling away from Raglan Wharf

Wahine Moe operates from the Raglan Wharf located at the end of Wallis Street by the Marlin Bar and Grill. Main Highway 23 runs directly into Raglan’s Township. The main shopping area is on Bow Street and Wallis Street begins near the harbour end of Bow Street on the right hand side. Follow Wallis Street across all intersections until it ends at the Wharf.  There is limited parking at the wharf especially in peak holiday periods.  As another option you can the complimentary Wahinemoe electric bus.

The Electric Bus

Daily transport on the ELECTRIC bus is available during the high season (Nov – Mar) with designated pick up points from Whale Bay through the township and along to the wharf.  When you book, nominate your pick-up point.

The bus picks up from:

• Karioi Camp
• Solscape
• Ngarunui Beach main car park
• Kopua Holiday Park
• Raglan Library, Bow St
• Rugby Field

Please check departure and pick-up times for the bus.  Parking is usually hard to find near the wharf, so the complimentary bus is a great idea.