Where is whangarei in new zealand

Whangarei offers a wide range of places to stay , from five-star resort hotels to holiday parks, motels and self-contained apartments.

Whangarei is a popular tourist destination and offers a wide range of accommodation options:. View more Whangarei Accommodation options. To help plan your Whangarei holiday choose from the main categories below:. Nearby, a native bird recovery centre nurses birds back to health.

Drive further to Whangarei Heads and the Bream Head Scenic Reserve for outstanding walks and panoramic coastal and harbour views. As an addictively laid-back beach city with plenty to see and great places to stay , you may find yourself sticking around longer than expected. Let us show you the best of New Zealand on other platforms by selecting 'On' and allowing us to share data from your visit s with our partners.

Our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy explain how we use your data and who our partners are. In addition to above, we use other cookies and analytics to provide a better site experience. The Waiarohia River runs along its boundary. Botanica , at First Avenue, has displays of colourful subtropical flowers and houses containing cool, green ferns and filmy ferns. Whangarei Quarry Gardens is set in over 60 acres of a former quarry. The unique microclimate is ideal for growing an abundance of native and exotic subtropical plants.

The gardens feature a lake, waterfall, walking paths, forest walks, a variety of garden styles and several historic remnants. Enjoy the perfect picnic spot or the cafe. About this image The Mall, Whangarei City. The Central City The very heart of the city is closed to traffic and has gardens, seating and sculpture - take a seat and enjoy. The Town Basin is the logical place to start. With public art, children's play areas and an array of upscale restaurants, there's something here to suit all tastes.

The views are pleasant too. This family-run attraction is filled with 1, timepieces of all kinds, from regal grandfather clocks to cuckoo clocks. Or if you'd rather some relaxation outside, kick back by the sundial with a hokey-pokey ice cream from the conveniently-situated ice cream parlour.