Guidebook for Whangarei
Food Scene
Right on the edge of Whangarei Harbour is a fabulous selection of cafe's and restaurants, including the famous Fudge Farm shop. Also an Art gallery, Glass Blowing, children's park, The Loop walk, Art & Craft stores and so much more.
36 locals recommend
Town Basin Marina Village
QuaysideRight on the edge of Whangarei Harbour is a fabulous selection of cafe's and restaurants, including the famous Fudge Farm shop. Also an Art gallery, Glass Blowing, children's park, The Loop walk, Art & Craft stores and so much more.
Found down Quality Street in the heart of the CBD. Lovely Italian cuisine restaurant with wrought iron seat, planter boxes full of flowers and a lovely selection of food.
Amici Italian cafe and restaurant
69/71 Cameron StFound down Quality Street in the heart of the CBD. Lovely Italian cuisine restaurant with wrought iron seat, planter boxes full of flowers and a lovely selection of food.
For that special celebration, right on the edge of the Whangarei Harbour at Town Basin Village.
30 locals recommend
The Quay
31 QuaysideFor that special celebration, right on the edge of the Whangarei Harbour at Town Basin Village.
Fabulous small plate restaurant, perfect for sharing or if you are simply looking for a small tasty meal. Warm and inviting with great views over the Whangarei Town Basin marina.
14 locals recommend
No.8
8 QuaysideFabulous small plate restaurant, perfect for sharing or if you are simply looking for a small tasty meal. Warm and inviting with great views over the Whangarei Town Basin marina.
My absolute favourite place to enjoy Thai food. Try the #43 Panang Curry it is 'to die for'. Only 10 mins drive away in a the suburb of Kensington. Open early 6pm - 10pm
20 locals recommend
Suk Jai Thai Restaurant
93 Kamo RdMy absolute favourite place to enjoy Thai food. Try the #43 Panang Curry it is 'to die for'. Only 10 mins drive away in a the suburb of Kensington. Open early 6pm - 10pm
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest buildings in Whangarei, Heritage listed and serving a lovely selection of fine wine. Very quirky and a great location to sit and while away some time.
19 locals recommend
The Butter Factory
8 Butter Factory LnOne of the oldest buildings in Whangarei, Heritage listed and serving a lovely selection of fine wine. Very quirky and a great location to sit and while away some time.
Essentials
Just across from the Harbour, very central and easy to get too.
18 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE Whangarei
Walton StreetJust across from the Harbour, very central and easy to get too.
Just at the bottom of our road. Fuel, great coffee, any essentials like toiletries, gum, local papers, ice, drinks and ice cream.
BP
121 Riverside DrJust at the bottom of our road. Fuel, great coffee, any essentials like toiletries, gum, local papers, ice, drinks and ice cream.
Arts & Culture
The Loop walk Heritage & Sculpture Trail is a must see. Enjoy sculptures with significant cultural meaning, created by local artists. Set out from any point along The Loop walk it is located on the Town Basin village side of the Harbour.
Hatea Drive
Hatea DriveThe Loop walk Heritage & Sculpture Trail is a must see. Enjoy sculptures with significant cultural meaning, created by local artists. Set out from any point along The Loop walk it is located on the Town Basin village side of the Harbour.
Sightseeing
Sculptured by early Maori inhabitants into a pa or great fortress and was reputedly the largest pa in all New Zealand. The Lookout summit is located on the same road as our home and well worth a visit.
14 locals recommend
Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial
Sculptured by early Maori inhabitants into a pa or great fortress and was reputedly the largest pa in all New Zealand. The Lookout summit is located on the same road as our home and well worth a visit.
'The Fish hook bridge' is an award winning Bascule Bridge and a must see. Opens regularly during the day to let tall boats sail along the Hatea river and out to sea. Opens most days around 12 noon. Looks amazing both day or night and part of the 4.2km Hatea Loop walk.
Te Matau A Pohe
'The Fish hook bridge' is an award winning Bascule Bridge and a must see. Opens regularly during the day to let tall boats sail along the Hatea river and out to sea. Opens most days around 12 noon. Looks amazing both day or night and part of the 4.2km Hatea Loop walk.
Parks & Nature
Visit a nocturnal Kiwi house and perhaps come face to face with kiwi and tuatara. Historic buildings, vintage machinery and museum.
29 locals recommend
Kiwi North - Kiwi House, Museum & Heritage Park
500 State Hwy 14Visit a nocturnal Kiwi house and perhaps come face to face with kiwi and tuatara. Historic buildings, vintage machinery and museum.
Located in a suburb north-east of the city. Approx 10 mins drive with lovely nature walks and of course the spectuclar Falls. Plenty of secure parking and easy walking.
63 locals recommend
Whangarei Falls
6 Ngunguru RdLocated in a suburb north-east of the city. Approx 10 mins drive with lovely nature walks and of course the spectuclar Falls. Plenty of secure parking and easy walking.
A great little park right in the center of town. Mair Park is only 5 mins drive from us off Hatea Drive. Walking paths, green spaces, ducks and hiking trails.
Mair Street
Mair StreetA great little park right in the center of town. Mair Park is only 5 mins drive from us off Hatea Drive. Walking paths, green spaces, ducks and hiking trails.
Looking for somewhere to enjoy nature, take a walk and have a cuppa then this place is perfect.
34 locals recommend
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell RdLooking for somewhere to enjoy nature, take a walk and have a cuppa then this place is perfect.
Entertainment & Activities
Whangarei Tenpin Bowling
129 Port Rd
Event Cinemas - Whangarei
18 James StA great way to dodge the hot sun or rain.
Just 2 minutes drive up the hill to this amazing free Mountain Bike Park. Awesome fun, great views and plenty of different level tracks. Sign boards posted all over the park so you wont get lost.
Check out this link http://www.wdc.govt.nz/FacilitiesandRecreation/WalksTrails/Documents/Parihaka-mountain-bike-trails.pdf
Parihaka MTB Park
Abbey Caves RoadJust 2 minutes drive up the hill to this amazing free Mountain Bike Park. Awesome fun, great views and plenty of different level tracks. Sign boards posted all over the park so you wont get lost.
Check out this link http://www.wdc.govt.nz/FacilitiesandRecreation/WalksTrails/Documents/Parihaka-mountain-bike-trails.pdf