Food Scene
A very popular place whether you just want a coffee, drink, lunch or a great evening meal. It is on the marina at Tutukaka. They use produce (where possible) supplied straight from the garden or locally. Quote “Our aim is to give diners a unique gastronomic experience”. Open daily from 7 am.
1 Marina Rd, Tutukaka. Call 09 434 3774
44 locals recommend
Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
1 Marina RdA very popular place whether you just want a coffee, drink, lunch or a great evening meal. It is on the marina at Tutukaka. They use produce (where possible) supplied straight from the garden or locally. Quote “Our aim is to give diners a unique gastronomic experience”. Open daily from 7 am.
1 Marina Rd, Tutukaka. Call 09 434 3774
On the main Ngunguru road, just to the side of Ray White Real Estate office. A great place for a coffee or lunch. We love the fish and chips. Open all day and usually Wed/Thurs to Sun evening (check beforehand). Go early!
1983 Ngunguru Road RD3 Ngunguru Call 09 434 4422
19 locals recommend
Salt Air Cafe
1983 Ngunguru RdOn the main Ngunguru road, just to the side of Ray White Real Estate office. A great place for a coffee or lunch. We love the fish and chips. Open all day and usually Wed/Thurs to Sun evening (check beforehand). Go early!
1983 Ngunguru Road RD3 Ngunguru Call 09 434 4422
Estuary Restaurant Ngunguru Sports Complex
Can be accessed down the path to the side of the Ray White Offices. You do not need to be a member to enjoy a meal. Evenings 6pm onwards Thursday to Sunday. Good hearty meal for under $20 with salads and roast veggie bar.
11 locals recommend
Ngunguru Sports & Recreation Club
Kopipi CrescentEstuary Restaurant Ngunguru Sports Complex
Can be accessed down the path to the side of the Ray White Offices. You do not need to be a member to enjoy a meal. Evenings 6pm onwards Thursday to Sunday. Good hearty meal for under $20 with salads and roast veggie bar.
The Town Basin Whangarei, a picturesque international yachting marina with restaurants, cafes and specialty shopping, loop walkway, art, culture and entertainment, history and heritage…don’t miss it.
36 locals recommend
Town Basin Marina Village
QuaysideThe Town Basin Whangarei, a picturesque international yachting marina with restaurants, cafes and specialty shopping, loop walkway, art, culture and entertainment, history and heritage…don’t miss it.
Sightseeing
Sandy Bay Farms Road
Sandy Bay Farms RoadSurf Beach
Great Sandy Beach. Lovely cliff walk - easy but stepped. Home of the Mermaid pools (tough access).
Matapouri Park Lane
Matapouri Park LaneGreat Sandy Beach. Lovely cliff walk - easy but stepped. Home of the Mermaid pools (tough access).
Easily accessible as a day trip. Make sure you do the boat trip around the bay. Also get the passenger ferry to Russell and while away a few hours around the picturesque town and great cafes.
6 locals recommend
Bay Of Islands
Easily accessible as a day trip. Make sure you do the boat trip around the bay. Also get the passenger ferry to Russell and while away a few hours around the picturesque town and great cafes.
A toilet stop on the way North. The Hundertwasser Toilets is a public toilet located at 60 Gilles Street, the main street of the town Kawakawa on New Zealand's North Island. It is one of few toilet blocks seen as an international work of art and a tourist attraction in its own right.
8 locals recommend
Kawakawa
A toilet stop on the way North. The Hundertwasser Toilets is a public toilet located at 60 Gilles Street, the main street of the town Kawakawa on New Zealand's North Island. It is one of few toilet blocks seen as an international work of art and a tourist attraction in its own right.
Parks & Nature
The falls are a great sight and easy access from the Tikipunga entrance.
You can walk from the falls all the way into Whangarei town,
63 locals recommend
Whangarei Falls
6 Ngunguru RdThe falls are a great sight and easy access from the Tikipunga entrance.
You can walk from the falls all the way into Whangarei town,
AH Reed Kauri Park is a remnant of the original kauri forests, which were once extensive throughout Northland. It features a stunning canopy walkway, enabling visitors to ‘get up close and personal’ with stately 500 year old kauri trees.
12 locals recommend
A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
199 Whareora RdAH Reed Kauri Park is a remnant of the original kauri forests, which were once extensive throughout Northland. It features a stunning canopy walkway, enabling visitors to ‘get up close and personal’ with stately 500 year old kauri trees.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens is a community garden project created by volunteers in the forested western hills of Whangarei City. Set in 20 acres.
Park open everyday
Quail Cafe is a great place for a coffee and delicious cakes! cafe open Wed to sun 9-3.
34 locals recommend
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell RdWhangarei Quarry Gardens is a community garden project created by volunteers in the forested western hills of Whangarei City. Set in 20 acres.
Park open everyday
Quail Cafe is a great place for a coffee and delicious cakes! cafe open Wed to sun 9-3.