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Adventure - Raglan Surfing School Listed One of Top Ten

Raglan Surfing School has been listed by CNN as one of the TOP 10 NZ Adventure Activities!!!

The article on the CNN GO website says that New Zealand is virtually synonymous with vast tracks of unspoiled nature and a geography that provides everything from ski slopes to big waves. They then list their picks of the ten best natural outdoor adventures in New Zealand. Learning to Surf with the Raglan Surfing School was listed at #2.

For Raglan they suggest that you re-enact your own “Endless Summer” at New Zealand’s classic surf town. They point out that Raglan’s Manu Bay was featured in the iconic 1966 film, “Endless Summer” with good reason as it is known for possessing the longest left-hand break in the world.
Raglan is described, as laid-back and surfer-friendly, as a Kiwi small town can be, with a pretty main street and plenty of hearty fare, beer and local accommodation on offer.

Charlie Young director of the Raglan Surfing School stated "This recognition just reinforces our belief that introducing people to the sport of surfing can be a truly life changing experience. Add the fact that Raglan is the coolest town with one best vibes on the planet it deserves to be ranked high as one of must do on peoples travel itineraries."

"This is a great win for Raglan" Young said.

To add to the momentum of great experiences on offer in Raglan the directors of the Raglan Surfing School have launched a new operation on the magnificent Raglan Harbour featuring the 15 meter "Wahinemoe" charter cruise vessel.

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The "Wahinemoe" was custom built to offer groups of up to 70 persons a chance to enjoy the sights of Raglan while being entertained by a state of the art sound system.

The vessel is great venue for private parties,weddings and for a one of a kind overnight "floatel" accommodation featuring on on board spa bath,fire place and satellite TV.

www.raglansurfingschool.co.nz and www.raglanboatcharters.co.nz

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