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Things to Do in Whangarei

Things to see and do in Whangarei, Whangarei highlights, Whangarei activities and attractions, and points of interest in Whangarei - the ALL NEW Jasons Whangarei Things to Do Guide is your complete guide to sightseeing in Whangarei.

  • Whangarei Town Basin
    Quayside Town Basin, WhangareiDubbed 'the gathering place in the Pacific' by many yachties, the basin offers harbour cruises, a micro-brewery, a historic house, museums, galleries, shops and eateries.
  • Whangarei Art Museum
    Heritage and contemporary works displayed in a historic arts and crafts building in Cafler Park, in the city's heart.
  • Whangarei Museum
    Displays on the history, culture and people of Northland, including a Kiwi House and the historic Clarke Homestead.
  • Claphams Clock Museum
    The largest collection of clocks, timepieces and music boxes in the Southern Hemisphere, with more than 400 timepieces dating back as far as 1636.
  • The Kauri Museum
    Located on State Highway 12, this award-winning centre documents New Zealand's pioneering history, with displays about kauri trees and gum.
  • The Quarry
    West of town in an old quarry, this artists' co-op showcases Northland crafts, with the chance to view artists at work (10am-4pm daily).
  • Filmy Fernhouse
    The country's largest public collection of native ferns. Features include a heated conservatory for sub-tropical plants and a cactus house in First Avenue.
  • Whangarei Falls
    Situated 5.6km northeast of Whangarei, these beautiful 24m falls can be reached by a steep path from the carpark.
  • Mount Parahaki
    Whangarei's highest point and a former Maori Pa (fortified village), believed to be the biggest in New Zealand.
  • AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park
    Five kilometres north-east of the city, this remnant of original kauri forest contains a waterfall, walking tracks and a new tree top boardwalk among 500 year old kauri trees.
  • Tutukaka Coast
    This magnificent stretch of coastline (29km north-east of Whangarei) is one of the world's top diving spots, and renowned for its excellent deep sea fishing, diving and boating.
  • Poor Knights Islands
    Lying 24km offshore, these islands offer world-class diving, with sea caves, tunnels and archways teeming with marine life.
  • Kauri Coast
    Located on the west coast, this beautiful area embraces lush native rainforest, including New Zealand's tallest tree - the massive native kauri, Tane Mahuta.

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