Whangarei Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a walk around the popular 4.2km walkway that follows the Hatea River. Stop off at one of the many cafe's or restaurants on your way.
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Town Basin Loop Track Sculpture Trail
Take a walk around the popular 4.2km walkway that follows the Hatea River. Stop off at one of the many cafe's or restaurants on your way.
Admire the beauty of the Whangarei Falls. Take a walk around the loop track to admire the falls from every angle.
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Whangarei Wasserfälle
6 Ngunguru RdAdmire the beauty of the Whangarei Falls. Take a walk around the loop track to admire the falls from every angle.
Take a relaxing stroll along Oceans Beach, this is favourite for locals. Enjoy the drive out through the Whangarei Heads beaches and explore this area.
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Ocean Beach
374 Ocean Beach RdTake a relaxing stroll along Oceans Beach, this is favourite for locals. Enjoy the drive out through the Whangarei Heads beaches and explore this area.
Enjoy the many beaches along the Tutukaka coastline, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to white sandy beaches.
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Tutukaka
Enjoy the many beaches along the Tutukaka coastline, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to white sandy beaches.
New to the city, this is a great site to visit during your time in the city. Located on the Hatea Loop Walk, call in and enjoy this piece of art with a difference.
Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou
New to the city, this is a great site to visit during your time in the city. Located on the Hatea Loop Walk, call in and enjoy this piece of art with a difference.
The children will love the park and for those who love bush walks you are spoilt for choice here. Take a stroll along the river walks (two directions) or head up one of the steeper tracks to enjoy a view of the entire city. Approximately 40 minute walk to the top, but magical views!
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Mair Park
Rurumoki StreetThe children will love the park and for those who love bush walks you are spoilt for choice here. Take a stroll along the river walks (two directions) or head up one of the steeper tracks to enjoy a view of the entire city. Approximately 40 minute walk to the top, but magical views!
A steep bush track that winds it way to the very top of Mt Manaia in the Whangarei Heads. Be sure to take water with you and even a snack to enjoy at the very top. The views are breathtaking on a sunny day.
Warning: Approximately 1000 stairs.
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Mount Manaia
A steep bush track that winds it way to the very top of Mt Manaia in the Whangarei Heads. Be sure to take water with you and even a snack to enjoy at the very top. The views are breathtaking on a sunny day.
Warning: Approximately 1000 stairs.
Food scene
A popular restaurant and bar at the Town Basin. Options to suit everyone and vegan options included on their menu.
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The Quay
31 QuaysideA popular restaurant and bar at the Town Basin. Options to suit everyone and vegan options included on their menu.
It isn't a Northland summer without visiting the Parua Bay Tavern. This historic tavern is the place to enjoy a nice cold beverage or enjoy their great menu. A short drive out to Parua Bay, but well worth the visit. Bookings are recommended as they are very busy during the holiday season.
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Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdIt isn't a Northland summer without visiting the Parua Bay Tavern. This historic tavern is the place to enjoy a nice cold beverage or enjoy their great menu. A short drive out to Parua Bay, but well worth the visit. Bookings are recommended as they are very busy during the holiday season.
Feel like dessert? Bocky Boo Gelato is open most nights until 9pm. You will love the delicious flavours they have to choose from. If you're a sweet tooth, you'll love Bocky Boo!
Bocky Boo Gelato
71 Cameron StFeel like dessert? Bocky Boo Gelato is open most nights until 9pm. You will love the delicious flavours they have to choose from. If you're a sweet tooth, you'll love Bocky Boo!