Whangarei Travel Guide
Whangarei accommodation, Whangarei activities and attractions, Whangarei maps, transportation to and around Whangarei - the ALL NEW Jasons Whangarei Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Whangarei.
Northland's main centre of Whangarei is located at the head of a stunning harbour. The area boasts some 550km of coastal and harbour beaches, and a vast array of marine activities. A good place to begin exploring the lively harbour city of Whangarei is the Town Basin, a delightful waterfront development housing cafés, restaurants, museums, speciality shops and galleries.
Nature lovers can enjoy scenic walks through inner-city parks in Whangarei.
Whangarei District's beautiful beaches are within a 30-minute drive, from the stunning
Bream Bay Coast, to the tranquil harbour beaches of Whangarei Heads, and the
Tutukaka Coast, half an hour north-east of the city. The upmarket leisure port of
Tutukaka is home to the region's many game fishing and charter boats and a base for dive trips to the world-renowned Poor Knights Islands. Across on the West Coast, Waipoua Forest contains New Zealand's oldest remnant of kauri forest.
Geographic Location
At the junction of State Highways 1 and 14, 174km northwest of Auckland
Population
6,000
Climate
Subtropical
Summer average: 25°C
Winter average: 15°C
Average rainfall
1650mm/year