Things to do in Whangarei
Tour Whangarei when you travel to New Zealand. Have an adventure and fill your lungs with the smog free air New Zealand has to offer. Whangarei has all types of accommodation from luxury hotel to backpackers and bed and breakfast, there are many things to do in Whangarei. Don’t forget to include Whangarei in your Whangarei New Zealand tour.
Whangarei is the gateway to the Bay of Islands, It is a small compact city nestled among bush clad hills with a population of around 45,000. It has a wide variety of shops and services, with a small modern cinema complex, opera and drama theatres, apart from that there are many other things to do in Whangarei.
Over 35 restaurants, cafes/bars of a very high standard to choose from, most of which are open until the small wee hours for the night owls. Tour Whangarei eateries and also some great vineyards outside of town.
The recent development of the Town Basin has brought an international flavour to the city with yachts from around the world mooring here to soak up the semi tropical climate and explore the stunning coastline of Northland, the white sandy beaches at Ruakaka, Whangarei Heads, beautiful Matauri Bay, Whale and Sandy Bays. Beach hopping is one of the fun things to do in Whangarei.
Whangarei is famous for the brilliant diving at the Poor Knights Islands which are situated 12 miles off the coast at Tutukaka. Whether you are a diver, snorkeller or sightseer you will enjoy this incredible ecosystem, special tours of Whangarei can be arranged.
New Zealand’s coastal waters are home to many species of dolphins and whales which often accompany the dive boats to the Poor Knights. Most boats have the Department of Conservation approval for stopping so people may swim with the dolphins. Swimming and interacting with these amazing creatures is only one of the many things to do in Whangarei.