A day out in Whangārei
Whangārei is in Northland, New Zealand. Hopalong knows 5 things to do and 2 places to eat here, plus day trips to Whangārei Heads. Prices are approximate adult prices in NZ$.
Top things to do in Whangārei
Hundertwasser Art Centre
NZ$35 · Town Basin · about 75 min
The artist's last design, with a gallery of Māori art.
Town Basin marina walk
Free · Town Basin · about 60 min
Riverside loop, sculpture trail and cafés.
Mount Parihaka lookout
Free · Parihaka · about 60 min
Views over the harbour.
Whangārei Falls
Free · Whangārei Falls · about 60 min
A 26-metre waterfall with a loop track.
Kiwi North
NZ$20 · Kiwi North · about 75 min
Kiwi house and a heritage village.
Free things to do in Whangārei
- Whangārei Falls (Whangārei Falls): A 26-metre waterfall with a loop track.
- Town Basin marina walk (Town Basin): Riverside loop, sculpture trail and cafés.
- Mount Parihaka lookout (Parihaka): Views over the harbour.
Where to eat
- Lunch at the Town Basin (Town Basin, around NZ$25): Cafés by the marina.
- Dinner in town (Town Basin, around NZ$45): Restaurants near the basin.
Step-free and pram-friendly ideas
- Whangārei Falls · step-free
- Hundertwasser Art Centre · step-free
- Town Basin marina walk · step-free · pram-friendly
- Kiwi North · step-free · pram-friendly
Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.
Day trips from Whangārei
Whangārei Heads
- Mt Manaia track (Free): Kauri forest and rocky outcrops to a summit view over Whangārei Heads.
Typical weather in Whangārei
| Month | Low | High | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 24°C | 8 |
| April | 11°C | 20°C | 11 |
| July | 8°C | 16°C | 14 |
| October | 11°C | 20°C | 11 |
Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.