Whangarei

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Travel and vacation in Whangarei, New Zealand

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Best of Whangarei

What to see and do in Whangarei ?

Shop for unique Maori taonga at The Town Basin marina, a Maori art store and a centre for 16 artists. ‘Walk and Talk’ our Basin Heritage Trail, an early Pa site, our falls, museums, historic buildings and enjoy a taste of Maori culture.

Take a short walk around one of Whangarei’s best loved and well-known landmarks – the beautiful Whangarei Falls. The walk loops around the waterfall, has well maintained tracks and is suitable for all ages. The picturesque waterfall is 26.3m high and falls over basalt cliffs. Visit AE Fun Park, Whangarei’s ultimate day out with Northlands best paintball, laser tag, mini putt, Paintball tanks, Archery, Northlands longest flying fox, clay shooting and target shooting.

Use Whangarei as your base to travel through stone wall country to amazing coves, beaches and spectacular seascapes. The Tutukaka Coast offers world class diving, surfing, swimming, fishing, walking and is the gateway to the extraordinary Poor Knights Islands Reserve and home to the Tutukaka Marina. The Tutukaka Headland and Lighthouse Walkway will provide easy walking access to the small island, Kukutauwhao. Gather your fishing gear and a picnic and choose your rock and cast your line.

Surf lessons are held on the picturesque Sandy Bay, renowned as one of the best surf beaches in Northland, close to Matapouri and Whale Bay, exquisitely beautiful beaches of the Tutukaka Coast. Heading north, turn into Tutukaka Block Road before you reach the marina and find your way to a myriad of small secluded bays and beaches including Church Bay, Kowharewa Bay and Pacific Bay, and ending at open coast at Whangaumu (Wellington’s) Bay. All these bays provide easy access, offer safe swimming and kayaking.

To relax, cruise to the Poor Knights Islands, and have a day to remember for the rest of your life, passing through giant arches, the world’s largest sea cave, view prolific wildlife, natural and Maori history, snorkel or kayak. Exciting scuba diving, or a leisurely snorkel, with a guide and all your snorkelling gear provided are always available. The Poor Knights Islands offer the best sub-tropical diving in the world. The Islands are a total Marine Reserve, where water temperatures are warmer & visibility is clearer than on the New Zealand coast. You will find an abundance of marine life and wonderful underwater scenery.

Whangarei will meet all your needs for adventure with a range of aviation services that take you to awe inspiring coastal scenery. Skydive and flights tailored to your exact requirements can be easily arranged. Perhaps you prefer exploring and caving at nearby Abbey Caves. The Abbey Caves Reserve is 18.7 hectares in area and comprises three significant caves, naturally sculptured limestone outcrops, bluffs, enclosed depressions and sink holes. Even if you don’t go caving, a visit to this reserve is well worthwhile and will leave you in wonderment.