10 THINGS TO DO AROUND WHANGAREI
1. PORT MARSDEN OIL REFINERY VISITOR CENTER
2. WAIPU MUSEUM
3. OCEAN BEACH WHANGAREI HEADS
4. MANGAPAI HORSE TREKS
5. BREAM HEAD COASTAL WALKS
6. WAIPU CAVE
7. HUNTERDTWASSER - WHANGAREI TOWN BASIN
8. JUMP OFF A CLIFF - TIMPERLEY ROAD PARUA BAY
9. MOUNT MANAIA TRACK
10. URETITI BEACH
11 locals recommend
Ruakaka
1. PORT MARSDEN OIL REFINERY VISITOR CENTER
2. WAIPU MUSEUM
3. OCEAN BEACH WHANGAREI HEADS
4. MANGAPAI HORSE TREKS
5. BREAM HEAD COASTAL WALKS
6. WAIPU CAVE
7. HUNTERDTWASSER - WHANGAREI TOWN BASIN
8. JUMP OFF A CLIFF - TIMPERLEY ROAD PARUA BAY
9. MOUNT MANAIA TRACK
10. URETITI BEACH
Sightseeing
Fabulous long white beach. Great for fishing off the beach or enjoying the walk.
15 locals recommend
Ruakaka Beach
Ruakaka Beach RoadFabulous long white beach. Great for fishing off the beach or enjoying the walk.
Worth the short travel to walk Mount Manaia Track. The views are spectacular to bring you back more than once.
16 locals recommend
Mount Manaia Track
2129 Whangarei Heads RdWorth the short travel to walk Mount Manaia Track. The views are spectacular to bring you back more than once.
Travel on past Parua Bay to Pataua South. Walk over or dive off the bridge bridge between North and South.
You are welcome to stay at Pataua South by the Beach in the downstairs apartment accommodating four guests.
6 locals recommend
Pataua South by the Beach
Travel on past Parua Bay to Pataua South. Walk over or dive off the bridge bridge between North and South.
You are welcome to stay at Pataua South by the Beach in the downstairs apartment accommodating four guests.
Food scene
The Bach Cafe
Ruakaka Beach RoadRuakaka Beach - Fabulous food *****
A lazy afternoon having a drink and bite to eat at the Land and Sea Cafe at the Marina shops.
16 locals recommend
Land & Sea Cafe, Bar & Eatery
30 Rauiri DrA lazy afternoon having a drink and bite to eat at the Land and Sea Cafe at the Marina shops.
Neighbourhoods
Fabulous seaside local tavern - fabulous food and ambience.
Great in winter and summer.
11 locals recommend
Parua Bay
Fabulous seaside local tavern - fabulous food and ambience.
Great in winter and summer.
City/town information
Great eateries in the town basin of Whangarei. Visit the Hundertwasser which centralises the area.
31 locals recommend
Whangarei
Great eateries in the town basin of Whangarei. Visit the Hundertwasser which centralises the area.
Fishing and Diving
An easy day strolling around the village shops and having a lunch at one of the many eateries all walking distance to the Marina.
Book a fishing or diving trip and enjoy paradise.
10 locals recommend
Tutukaka General Store
270 Matapouri RdAn easy day strolling around the village shops and having a lunch at one of the many eateries all walking distance to the Marina.
Book a fishing or diving trip and enjoy paradise.
Organise a day sailing, fishing or diving. You will not be disappointed.
11 locals recommend
Marsden Cove Marina
48 Rauiri DrOrganise a day sailing, fishing or diving. You will not be disappointed.