Raglan

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Raglan or Whāingaroa or Rakarana 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.

Raglan is best known for its surf. Eight kilometres from the Raglan township is a series of surf breaks including Indicators, Whale Bay, Manu Bay, Vortex Bay. Manu Bay was featured in the 1966 movie The Endless Summer and in the 2010 movie Last Paradise. The traditional name for Manu Bay is 'Waikeri', meaning surging or swirling waters. The former native reserve was bought for a recreation reserve in 1971.

Raglan Township on shoreline of inner Raglan Harbour, Waikato. Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs. Ref: WA-37540-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/23530591

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