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...
Extraordinary 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 DestinationsWhat's On
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Us Project by Megan Bowers-Vette
September @ Whangarei Art Museum,
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This Way North
Saturday 23 September @ The Old Stone Butter Factory
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Rugby Mitre 10 Cup - Northland vs Otago
Wednesday 27 September @ Toll Stadium
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Northland National Potters Week Exhibition 2017
2 to 17 October @ Yvonne Rust Gallery, Quarry Arts Centre, Whangarei
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The Sound of Music
Thursday 5 October @ Forum North, Whangarei
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Operatunity Presents: Fabulous 50's
Friday 6 October @ Central Baptist Church, Bank St, Whangarei
Spoiled 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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