1.5 hour Eco AdventureTake a comfortable 1.5 hour eco tour of the limestone “Pancake Rocks” and Rangitoto point beach. You don’t need to get your feet wet. Have a quick fossick on the beach or just pop into town, we will give you, your friends and family a unique memory. Minimum prices apply. info@raglanboatcharters.co.nz.
Private charter on
Waka Huia
Discover Raglan Like Never Before with Waka Huia
The Waka Huia is an extraordinary boat for your private eco tour. She is a 9 meter Sealegs™ amphibious boat that drives into and out of the water so you can have a comfortable boating adventure and a unique eco experience.
Whether you want to spend a few hours touring the harbor at speed, stopping at secluded beach for a swim, or exploring the historical sites of Raglan Harbour, Waka Huia is perfect for you. Up to 11 passengers, it’s ideal for smaller more adventurous groups.
Raglan fun combining on the water and on the beach. Book your adventure with Waka Huia today!
What we offer
Half day adventureYour private half day tour will cover more than 50kms as we visit the best of the harbour. You will see plenty of the limestone “Pancake Rocks” and we provide a 2 hour walk from Rangitoto point to the beaches far north end. You don’t need to get your feet wet if you don’t want to, though you might get splashed at the Okete waterfall if the tide lets us get there. There are a number of stopping points of historical interest where we will enjoy the provided picnic snack and cup of tea. We will discuss with you the best tour for the weather and tide conditions on the day. Minimum prices apply. Email info@raglanboatcharters.co.nz tel 07 8256522
Onboard the Waka Huia
Maximum 11 passengers and 1 skipper
The Waka Huia includes
An experienced local skipper
Lifejackets
Music
Amazing scenery
What to bring?
Drinking water
Rain/wind jacket (if bad weather forecasted)
Warm jacket (weather dependant)
Sunscreen, hat
Shoes optional
Important to know
We recommend our passengers are capable of climbing up and down. Getting on and off the boat is a bit like hopping around the rocky shore. You can look at our picture below to have an idea for the boat access.
If you have any health issues we need to know in advance.
Have a question?
Enquire about a Private Boat Charter for your event
Fill out the form below or phone us on +64 07 825 6522
(How many people you think you will have? What occasion? Date and time slot in mind?)
About the Raglan Harbour
With over 122 kms of coastline the Whaingaroa (Raglan harbour) is a nationally recognised conservation area with more than 2 million trees planted over the past 10 years, a designated bird sanctuary and stunning geologic features ranging from limestone formations overlain by volcanic basalts, clays and pumices. The skipper and crew are extremely knowledgeable and present all our local history. Relax and be at one with the bird and marine life in their habitat.
About the Waka Huia
While "Waka" means canoe, "Huia" is a treasured bird with twelve feathers in its tail fan. To our Maori ancestors, each tail feather of the Huia represented one of the twelve heavens. Maori kept the treasured Huia feathers in small, intricately carved wooden boxes with a figurehead adornment similar to those on boats. Accurately translated, "Waka Huia" means "treasure box".
Waka Huia is a 9m amphibious RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) from the New Zealand boat maker Sealegs. She has a 300hp outboard engine and can carry 11 passengers and 1 skipper.
Phone 07 825 6522
Docked at Raglan Wharf, 92 Wallis St, Raglan 3225,
New Zealand
