Guidebook for Whangarei
Food Scene
The Quay
31 QuaysideSome of the best food in town at reasonable prices!
La Familia
84 Cameron StBest pizza in town at half the price of its competitors
Secret tucked away cafe with wonderful views over tropical gardens and a cute little stream
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Quail Cafe
37A Russell RdSecret tucked away cafe with wonderful views over tropical gardens and a cute little stream
Drinks & Nightlife
Best live music in town in an historic building with great brews on tap
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The Butter Factory
8 Butter Factory LnBest live music in town in an historic building with great brews on tap
Parks & Nature
Local caves just around the corner! Full of glowworms and genuinely better than Waitomo. Explore into three different caves including one involving wading up to your waist for the adventurous! We can supply helmets and torches.
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Abbey Caves
Local caves just around the corner! Full of glowworms and genuinely better than Waitomo. Explore into three different caves including one involving wading up to your waist for the adventurous! We can supply helmets and torches.
Best views over the Whangarei heads with far reaching views over 360 degrees! If you're awake early, go for sunrise!
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Mount Manaia
Best views over the Whangarei heads with far reaching views over 360 degrees! If you're awake early, go for sunrise!
Sightseeing
Top of Whangarei's highest mountain with views over the city and only a short walk up from the house!
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Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial
Top of Whangarei's highest mountain with views over the city and only a short walk up from the house!
Enjoy a long walk through bush and along the Hatea River directly from the house if you're feeling energetic!
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Whangarei Fossar
6 Ngunguru RdEnjoy a long walk through bush and along the Hatea River directly from the house if you're feeling energetic!
Arts & Culture
Best place to see Kiwis - feeding times at around 11am is the best and you can usually see two!
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Kiwi North - Kiwi House, Museum & Heritage Park
500 State Hwy 14Best place to see Kiwis - feeding times at around 11am is the best and you can usually see two!
Great cafe with fantastic panoramic views over the Tutukaka coast. Also on site is a wonderful array of arts and craft from local artists available for purchase.
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The Gallery and Cafe Helena Bay Hill
Great cafe with fantastic panoramic views over the Tutukaka coast. Also on site is a wonderful array of arts and craft from local artists available for purchase.
Entertainment & Activities
Sandy Bay
Best surf beach in Whangarei
Best chilled out beach in the local area. Great snorkelling and sunbathing.
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Whale Bay
Best chilled out beach in the local area. Great snorkelling and sunbathing.
Getting Around
Mana bus, Naked bus and Intercity drop off point to and from Auckland and the Far North. A short walk around the Hatea Loop followed by a more energetic climb up Memorial Drive to our place, or we can collect you or help arrange a taxi depending on times.
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The Hub Information Centre
91 Dent StMana bus, Naked bus and Intercity drop off point to and from Auckland and the Far North. A short walk around the Hatea Loop followed by a more energetic climb up Memorial Drive to our place, or we can collect you or help arrange a taxi depending on times.