BeachHidden gem
Ruapuke Beach
Raglan, Waikato
Remote west-coast black-sand beach with big surf and cliffs, 20 minutes from town.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A wild, rugged beach south of Raglan that gets little foot traffic. Dramatic cliffs and strong surf make it a good photo stop but not a safe swim.
Good to know
- Strong rips, don't swim
- Gravel road in the last section
- Take care on slippery rocks
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road for most of the way, gravel near the beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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