Raglan is a small beachside town located 48 km west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. It is known for its surfing, and volcanic black sand beaches.
Mt. Karioi, Raglan and Whāingaroa Harbour
Bow St in 1911 – of these buildings, only those on the far left (Harbour View Hotel) and right (skate shop and ULO) remain, plus the building in the middle distance on the right (Shack). The street retains a grassy centre, but the roads now occupy most of it.
Royal Hotel and Gilmour's Store, with the 1874 jetty in front in about 1880
Raglan wharf and pontoon from the east in 2023
State Highway 23 (New Zealand)
State Highway 23 (SH 23) is a New Zealand state highway that connects the towns of Raglan and Hamilton.
SH23 summit, logging truck, Waitetuna valley and Mt Karioi from Karamu Walkway
Hamilton-Raglan bus descending from 194 m (636 ft) summit. The road descends to 100 m (330 ft) in just over 1 km (0.62 mi).
Image: SH23 AADT 1975 2018