Winter Surf, Rain, and the Road to Ruapuke

On day six in Raglan, Aroha navigates the winter swells at Whale Bay, takes a rainy drive to Ruapuke Beach, and finds shelter at the Raglan Museum. She reflects on the town's growth, the cost of living, and the quiet resilience of the off-season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Raglan, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan Roast, Whale Bay, Ruapuke Beach, Raglan Museum, Raglan Fish, Old School Arts Centre, Michael Hope Lookout, The Wharf Kitchen and Bar. Covered: Whale Bay surf watching, Ruapuke Beach drive, Raglan Museum and local history, Quilt exhibition at Old School Arts Centre, Fish and chips at Raglan Fish, Growth vs character and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Raglan Roast02:20 Ruapuke Beach04:08 Raglan Fish05:50 Michael Hope Lookout07:42 Quiet room, rain on roof A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Raglan #WhaleBay #RuapukeBeach #RaglanMuseum #OldSchoolArtsCentre #RaglanWinter #SurfTown #NewZealand #TravelNZ #WinterInNZ #RaglanRoast #WharfKitchen #CostOfLiving #OffSeason #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/