What's On in Whangarei
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Art from the Archives
February to May @ Kiwi North Museum, Kiwi House & Heritage Park, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei
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Andrealand
Until 24 February @ Whangarei Art Museum, Town Basin, Dent Street, Whangarei
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Artisan Fair Markets
Saturday 23 February @ Town Basin, Whangarei
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Square One - Wrestling
Saturday 23 February @ Kamo War Memorial Hall, Cnr Boswell and Grant Sts, Kamo, Whangarei
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Waikaraka Kayak Day
Saturday 23 February @ Waikaraka, Whangarei Heads
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Matarau School Country Fair 2019
Saturday 23 February @ Matarau School, Matarau Road, Kamo, Whangarei
Welcome to Whangarei - Gathering Place of the Whales. These are the stories and legends from tangata whenua.
Discover, explore, enjoy
Discover all the great things to do & see in subtropical Whangarei; love the spectacular beaches and walks, swim, dive, kayak or build a sandcastle. Enjoy great coffee and food, swing a golf club, cast a fishing line, shop at boutique markets and visit gorgeous galleries and fascinating museums. Find out more...
Love our beaches
Nowhere in the District is more than 40 kilometres from the coast & with the Bay of Islands an easy one hour drive, Whangarei is the ideal base for your Northland holiday.
Browse DestinationsSpoiled for choice:
Places to stay
From quality lodges to back-to-nature camping, the selection of accommodation in Whangarei is varied and plentiful
Where to StayA Natural Wonder
The Poor Knights Islands
The Poor Knights Marine Reserve off the Tutukaka Coast provide outstanding world class scuba and snorkel diving, kayaking, paddle boarding along with an extraordinary history.
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