Raglan Wharf
Fishing boat tied up at Raglan Wharf
Raglan’s wharf at the end of Wallis St is a working wharf, used by fishing, charter and tour boats as well as the Raglan Coast Guard. For recreational fishos, the wharf is a popular spot for line fishing. Adjacent to the wharf is a launching ramp suitable for large trailer boats. The wharf was opened in 1921 and was progressively added to.
The original part of the wharf was one of the first New Zealand wharves built in reinforced concrete. Approaching the wharf from the town area of Raglan, the most prominent feature is the old Golden Bay cement silos which were built in 1967. These have now been converted into up-market holiday apartments.
Many of the old wharf sheds burnt down in April 2010. Waikato District Council, the owner of the wharf is in 2012 rebuilding the buildings with a planned completion of late 2012. The wharf is open while the rebuild is progressing.
Things to do at the Wharf
Sunset Cruises
Boarding the Wahinemoe at Raglan Wharf
Raglan Boat Charters has 2-hour cruises every day over summer at 6pm-high season/4.30pm shoulder leaving from Raglan Wharf on the Wahine Moe. Also available for charters with up to 70 people. Raglan Boat Charters 07 825 7873.
Advertise with the Raglan Website
Dining
Marlin Cafe & Grill
Marlin Cafe & Grill
Located at the end of Wallis St, at the start of the wharf area, the Marlin Cafe is open from 10am daily serving grill style meals and with a full bar.
With views of the harbour its verandah tables are a popular spot on lazy summer and autumn days. The house speciality is Raglan flounder with chips and salad. The atmosphere and service is in the traditional laid-back Raglan style.
Raglan Seafoods
Takeaway fish & chips, seafoods. Closed due to Wharf fire. Plan to reopen in 2012 in same location in replacement building.
Wharf Espresso coffee on the edge
Stephen and Fiona Sandwell
Situated on the Raglan Wharf, next to Sly Pottery
Open weekends and public holidays, 9 to 3.30
Phone 8258977, Email stephen@surf.co.nz
Walking
Wallis Street Walk
The walk from the Raglan town area to the wharf takes about 15 minutes each way. It is flat and an easy walk. For a variation detour down Puriri Street and along Cliff St on the way back.
Purple line shows beach walk - Image from Raglan Walking & Cycling Map by John Lawson
Lorenzen Bay beach walk - Image John Lawson
Beach Walk
At low tide you can walk from the wharf along the side of the harbour to Cox Bay and to Lorenzen Bay and further on around the bays. Access from the beach to streets is available at Cox Bay (stairs to Daisy St) and at Lorenzen Bay. The walk can be muddy in places so wear beach shoes or sneakers.
You can return by the streets back via Government Road or return the way you came, back along the beach.
Fishing and Boating
Launching ramp next to Raglan Wharf, end of Wallis St
Wharf Launching Ramp
Larger boats can launch at the ramp next to Raglan Wharf at the end of Wallis Street. Launching and recovery is possible for all tides. A floating pontoon is next to the launching ramp. There is limited parking near the ramp and along Wallis Street.
Fishing from the pontoon at Raglan Wharf
Line Fishing
Recreational fishers crowd the edge of Raglan Wharf on warm summer days, but you’ll find them there on any day and even sometimes in the middle of the night. The fishos mainly catch sprats with a few kahwai and mullet fish.
Charter Fishing Boats
A number of fishing charter boats operate out of Raglan. Some to consider are:
- Game On fishing charters P: 07 856 9398 M: 021 780 477
- Megabite day snapper trips, overnight hapuka trips, dive trips, mokau trench. Group bookings only P: 07 825 7234 E: laboyrie@wave.co.nz
- Sea Thief fishing charters for snapper, gurnard and kingfish. Maximum of 6 people P: 07 825 0535 M: 0274 405 636
Shopping
Platters in retail section - Tony Sly Pottery
Tony Sly Pottery
The Tony Sly Pottery on Raglan Wharf is open again from December 2010. The pottery was lost in the April 2010 fire on Raglan Wharf. Tony lost his kiln, equipment, moulds and stock in the fire, but he has bounced back moving into a new studio in one end of the boat building shed on Raglan Wharf. The new kiln was installed in November 2010 and Tony had his first firing in December. His retail outlet at the studio is open every day from 10am to 4pm. Tony specialises in a rustic style with all work unique and made in small runs.
Tony Sly Pottery, 100b Wallis St, Raglan
Phone 07 825 0370,
Email info@tonyslypottery.com
Raglan Seafoods
Fresh fish and seafoods. Closed due to Wharf fire. Plan to reopen in 2011 in same location in replacement building.
Getting to Raglan Wharf
From Bow Street, Raglan turn right into Wallis Street, keep going through the James Street intersection, past Government Road on the right and then veer round the curve and see the Wharf area. There is parking in marked spaces. You can usually find a place to park, but on peak summer weekend days, all spaces will most likely be taken. In that case you will need to turn round and park back along Wallis Street.
There are public toilets near the wharf buildings.
Public Bus Service to Raglan Wharf
A limited daily bus service that runs 3 times a day and twice a day on Saturday and Sunday and public holidays is provided from Hamilton Terminal and Raglan by the Route 23 bus. The bus route is along Government Road and Wallis Street. The closest bus stop to the wharf is in Wallis Street near the intersection with Government Road. It is a two minute walk from this bus stop to the wharf.
To download the Hamilton to Raglan bus timetable click here, click here or to view it as a web page click here
Raglan Wharf Satellite View
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Accommodation
Journey’s End – Bed and Breakfast with harbour views. 49 Lily Street, Raglan. Phone 07 825 6727, Email tricia.barry@raglanaccommodation.co.nz
Silo Apartments – Three luxury holiday apartments. 88 Wallis Street, Raglan. Phone 021 524 026
Wahinemoe – Luxury house boat. Overnight accomodation in this floatel at a secluded corner of the harbour. Raglan Boat Charters 07 825 7873.
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