The New Zealand autumn combines good swell frequency with still favorable weather and is an excellent window for Raglan point breaks.
NEW ZEALAND · SPORT + SURFING
NEW ZEALAND — RAGLAN & MANU BAY
Follow the Raglan lefts between volcanic coastline and green hills.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEMar–May
EXPERIENCESport + Surfing
COUNTRYNew Zealand
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Raglan → Manu Bay → Whale Bay → Indicators
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Manu Bay
2Whale Bay
3Indicators
4Volcanic coastline and green hills
5Raglan's Surf Culture
Raglan holds some of New Zealand's most famous lefts, with Manu Bay, Whale Bay and Indicators drawing long lines in front of green hills and volcanic coastline. It's the kind of place where road, landscape and surf seem to belong in the same scene.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Auckland → Raglan
Arrival at Auckland Airport and travel by road to Raglan, on the west coast of the North Island.
DAY 2
Manu Bay — Classical Left
Day dedicated to the most recognized point break in the region.
DAY 3
Whale Bay & Indicators
Exploration of the left-hand sequence and the volcanic coast.
DAY 4
Raglan — city and landscape
Time to get to know the community, cafes and the coastal surroundings.
DAY 5
Best condition of the day
Flexible route between peaks according to wind and swell.
DAY 6
Closing
Return to Auckland or continue through New Zealand.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Raglan is located on the west coast of the North Island and combines a small coastal community with a famous sequence of left-hand point breaks. The trip focuses on road, landscape and time to keep up with the changing conditions between the different peaks.
YOUR WAY
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