New Zealand · RAGLAN & WAIKATO TOURS
The 11 best raglan & waikato tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A 90-minute Raglan Harbour sunset cruise with guided stories, ancient limestone pancake rocks, volcanic views, and onboard drinks.
“Informative, fun and relaxing all at once. Amazing views with good people”
Beginner group surf lesson in Raglan, NZ. 2 hours at Ngarunui Beach with wetsuit, board, and coaching for $56 per person.
“The instructors were great. Patient and helpful. Highly recommend this company and experience.”
Kayak Lake Karapiro at dusk through the Pokaiwhenua canyon, then drift among glowworms sparkling like tiny Christmas lights.
“Es una experiencia increíble, el entorno es de fábula, los guías son encantadores, te van explicando la historia del lugar de forma amena e interesante y al caer la noche... empieza la magia. Si te lo estás pensando, hazlo, porque lo recordarás para siempre”
Cambridge Waikato 45-minute V8 jet boat ride on the Waikato River with 360 spins, gorge views, Karapiro Dam, and glowworm tips.
“Enjoyed hearing about the Waikato River and environment - scenery great. Loved the 360s and speed - could have had a little more 😕”
90-minute Raglan Harbour cruise with close views of ancient karst Pancake Rocks, Māori pā sites, black sand beach stop, wildlife.
“Awesome time was great to have knowledgeable captain and entertaining”
A 1-hour eco jet boat on the Waikato River from Cambridge, featuring Karapiro Dam, wildlife spotting, and adjustable spins and slides.
“Nous n'étions qu'entre nous on a trouvé ça génial on a expliqué que nous parlions peu anglais donc si il parlait doucement ça irait.il en a clairement rien eu à faire il a déballé son speech sans adapter et était concentré sur ce qu'il allait pouvoir nous vendre.gants de protection.. etc....ils ne fournissent que le gilet de sauvetage. Et il passe son temps à régler la go pro pour prendre des photos et essayer de les vendre.un peu déçu de l attraction qui n'est pas très écologique”
Guided canyoning in Karioi Canyon near Raglan, with abseils, waterfalls, all gear included, and photos, in about 4 hours for $83.
“This was really great!! Fantastisch guide, good support and explanations, great vibe and a memory of a lifetime for me and my two teenage kids. We got a whole file with pictures and movies of our Canyoning trip!! ASOME!!”
A 13-hour Auckland day trip: Hobbiton filming sets, Waitomo glowworm boat ride, and Blue Springs year-round beauty in small-group comfort.
“It was one of the best days! A very nice guide, Naomi, picked me up from the hotel and the trip started. The trip was very fast due to a nice conversation throughout the way. The glowworm cave WAITOMO is the wonder of nature! I have never seen smth similar in my life, so impressive. The blue springs is also an unforgettable place, very beautiful and calm. To visit the Hobbiton was my dream for a long time and it finally came true. I am so happy! Thank you Sunny tour for such a nice organisation.”
Raglan glowworm canyoning at Mt Karioi: abseil, scramble, and watch thousands of native glowworms light up the canyon at dusk.
“Our guides were awesome! Lots of laughs and fun!!”
Raglan 2-day surf package: a 2-hour lesson then equipment rental at Ngarunui Beach. Small group, gear included, $74 per person.
“2ème jour conditions météo non favorable au surf (absence de vagues)”
Five-hour Raglan top rope climbing on Stone Valley limestone, with safety gear, guide coaching, transport, and free photos for $94.
“Great intro to climbing real rocks with a rope. We didn‘t know what level fitness we needed. But our moderate fitness was good enough. Small group activity, Olli did an amazing job teaching us how to secure ourselves and climb up rocks near Raglan. It‘s a 30 minute drive in a car to get there.”
From the fiords to the geothermal belt, sorted by what you want to do with the day.
