With an extensive range of attractions, both in the city and further afield, you’ll be spoiled for choice when you stay in our beautiful district. Whangarei, New Zealand’s warmest city, is located at the top of the the North Island in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei is located 160km north of Auckland and is the largest urban centre in the Northland region and its principal commercial centre. Below are some suggestions of activities you can try and attractions to visit whilst you are in Whangarei:
Whangarei City Attractions
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Whangarei Quarry Arts Centre
- Botanica Whangarei – Fernery, Conservatory & Cacti House
- Barge Park Showgrounds, Kiwi North and Whangarei Museum & Heritage Park
- Whangarei Town Basin – cafes, galleries, shops, Claphams Clock Museum, Whangarei Art Museum, Playground, Hatea Loop Walkway and art/history trail
- Whangarei Falls, A H Reed Canopy Walkway, Mt Parahaki and Mair Park native bush walkways
- Whangarei Aquatic Centre – indoor 25m racing pool, outdoor diving pool, gym and sauna, spa pool, toddlers pool, wave pool, slides and cafe
- Whangarei city centre – wide range of shops and amenities, theatre, multiplex cinema, cafes, restaurants and bars
Day Trip Suggestions -Whangarei District and Beyond
- Tutukaka Coast beaches and walkways – including Matapouri, Whale Bay and Sandy Bay
- The Poor Knights Island marine reserve – diving trips depart daily for the Poor Knights with Dive! Tutukaka or Yukon Dive – or you can do a day cruise if you are more interested in snorkelling, kayaking and sightseeing
- Whangarei Heads – Ocean Beach, Mt Manaia, Parua Bay Tavern, coastal walkways
- Waipu, Ruakaka and Bream Bay
- The Bay of Islands, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Russell, Paihia and Kerikeri
Golf Courses Close to Avenue Heights Motel
- Sherwood Park Golf Club, Millington Road, Whangarei (18-hole course) – including driving range
- Whangarei Golf Club, Denby Crescent, Tikipunga, Whangarei (18-hole course) – including pro shop
- Northland Golf Club, Pipiwai Road, Whangarei (18-hole course)
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