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Te Kopua Beach Review Raglan: A Perfect Day Trip Destination

If you’re looking for a beautiful beach to spend the day with your family or friends, then Raglan beach is definitely worth a visit. Located just 40 minutes from Hamilton, Raglan is a small town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island. With its stunning coastline and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy some fun in the sun.

Te Kopua beach, where we set up for the day, is a popular spot for families. It is located just past the town centre , across the bridge . With plenty of trees providing shade, a toilet block, changing rooms, and a playground for the kids, it has everything you need for a comfortable day at the beach. Lots of car parking right near the playgrounds and beach made it easy to access with our family and all the things we needed for our day out.

Te Kopua beach is in the estuary and not the surf beach meaning It was calm, with no waves and we felt safe while our children played in the water. We spent a couple of hours playing in the water and building sandcastles and little pools before packing up and heading over the footbridge to Raglan town.

We brought our own food and drinks for the day in a chilly bin, but there was also a food outlet across the carpark from the beach where other families were enjoying fish and chips for lunch. It’s great to have the option to buy food if you didn’t pack a lunch or feel like treating yourself to some local offerings.

If you are into surfing or boogie boarding then heading out to the coast and down to the surf beach is a great option. Ngarunui beach is the ocean beach which is well known for swimming, surfing and boarding and provides fun in the sun with the benefit of being patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months. Perfect if you have older children in your family.

Raglan town is a small, laid-back community with plenty of local shops and cafes to explore. After a busy day at the beach, we enjoyed walking around the town and grabbing an ice cream before heading back to Hamilton. It was the perfect end to a perfect day out.

Overall, we had a fantastic time at Te Kopua beach in Raglan. The facilities at Te Kopua beach make it an ideal spot for families, and the stunning scenery and relaxed atmosphere make it a great destination for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Raglan beach is definitely worth a visit.

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The Rogers Family