Things to See & Do in Whangarei & Northland
Depending on where you start - some great day excursions can be had right around the Northland region.
Long stretches of beach, an intimate bay, awe-inspiring trees could all feature - or perhaps a cultural encounter, a swim with the dolphins or a day out fishing. Culture, history, getting back to nature or pure indulgence can all be added to your list of 'must dos'.
Restaurants in Whangarei
- Killer Prawn
- Bogarts Cafe
- Dickens Inn
- Revas on the Waterfront
- A Deco Restaurant
- Tonic
- Salut Bar & Brasserie
- Vinyl Café
- Bob Café
Local Attractions
- Whangarei Information Centre
- Dive Tutukaka
- Longview Winery Estate
- The Lion Park
- Kauri Clock Factory
- Northland's Clapham's Clocks
- The Kauri Museum
- The NZ Refining Company
- Local fishing trips – Dean Marine
- Terenga Paraoa Tours
Local Arts & Crafts
- Burning Issues Gallery
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Parua Bay Gallery
- Tuatara Design Store & Art Gallery
- The Quarry, Northland Craft Trust
- The Bach Arts & Crafts
- Helena Bay Gallery and Cafe
Golf Clubs
What's on in Whangarei in February & March
- Whangarei Growers Market, Water St carpark from 6.30 -10.30am Saturdays. Great fresh, locally produced fruit, veges, flowers etc
- John Street Sunday Markets - cnr John & Roberts Sts, 9am - 1pm,
- 28 Feb Sam Warriner Triathlon, Marsden Cove Marina
- 7 March Beach to Basin Fun Run & Walk
- 10 -13 March Tutukaka One Base Fishing Tournament
- 11 -14 March Mangawhai Walking weekend, a series of guided, easy to challenging walks. $10 - $25. Must register
- 13 March 14th Annual Opera in the Garden - Kennaways Operacado Orchard, 634 Ngunguru Rd, Glenbervie, 3pm. Bring a blanket and refreshments, Tickets available at Forum North $38 each, service fee may apply. this year featuring Italian soprano Lilia Carpinelli & Italian pianist Matteo Napoli
- 18 - 21 Twin Coast Cycle Challenge - four day cycle race, 10am start from Otaika Sports Park
- 19 & 20 March Whangarei Garden Discovery - a weekend of gardens throughout the district, Adults $25, Children $5
- 26 -27 Open Air Cinema - Retyburn House Lane Reserve, Town Basin 7.30pm, free entry, bring a blanket and refreshments (no alcohol)
Accommodation Links - 'A Day Away' from Lodge Bordeaux
- Rotorua - Regal Palms Motor Lodge
- Cambridge - Cambridge Mews
- Thames - Tuscany on Thames
- Hamilton - Quantum Lodge
- Auckland - Cornwall Park
- Mt Maunganui - The Pavilions Beach Front Apartments
Other links
Official Northland Video