World famous Manu Bay, Raglan, Waikato surf beach is worth visiting to grab a grandstand view of the action. Anticipation builds as you near the beach with the numerous Volkwagon vans loaded with surf boards and gear in the very large car parks.
The dedicated surfer is wet suited clad, singlely or in small groups obviously assessing surf conditions. Then there is the purposeful walk into the waves. This is not a beach for swimmers or even beginner surfers.
Manu Bay is where wild meets west with the surfing figure, a picturesque dot in a raw landscape. The long rolling left hand waves peel into the bay giving the viewer a chance to be part of the thrill of the ride as the surfer coasts in and rises to catch the curling wave. The visitor is aware of coastal rocks, the challenges of the paddle out to catch the wave. You are memorised by the elements and the sport of surfing.
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Discover 35 Things to Do in Raglan, New Zealand and enjoy a classic seaside town.
Where is Manu Bay located
Manu Bay is located between the popular surf school beach of Ngaurunui (Ocean) beach and Whale Bay on Wainui Road. Discover 35 Things to Do in Raglan, New Zealand and enjoy a classic seaside town. There is a large car park for the dedicated surfer to park overnight as there are public showers, toilets and changing rooms.
Be tempted and explore the remote coastline beyond Manu Bay. Find Whale Bay with its stunning rock formations and the narrow winding unsealed gravel Waanga Coast Road. Head south to Ruapuke between Mount Karioi and Ruapuke and Aotea Beaches beyond. Check out what lies beyond on a Raglan day trips to Kawhia and Aotea Harbours inland route – Best Bits.
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