Guidebook for Whangarei

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Guidebook for Whangarei

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Awesome limestone caves (x3) with glow worms and stalagmites and 'tites. Be prepared to get wet and dirty; bring a torch and suitable footwear. And /or enjoy a ramble among the huge limestone rocks.
Abbey Caves
120 Abbey Caves Rd
Awesome limestone caves (x3) with glow worms and stalagmites and 'tites. Be prepared to get wet and dirty; bring a torch and suitable footwear. And /or enjoy a ramble among the huge limestone rocks.
The gateway to the Bay of Islands...don't miss it on your trip north. Check out the marina area with it's restaurants and cafes; take a walk on the Hatea Loop walk / cycle path.
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Whangarei
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The gateway to the Bay of Islands...don't miss it on your trip north. Check out the marina area with it's restaurants and cafes; take a walk on the Hatea Loop walk / cycle path.
The road to the fabulous Whangarei Heads and the stunning Ocean Beach.
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Ocean Beach Road
Ocean Beach Road
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The road to the fabulous Whangarei Heads and the stunning Ocean Beach.
Hire a kayak and paddle here! Some of the most awesome coastline in NZ and the world. Deserted beaches, great fishing and only accessible by sea.
Goat Island
Hire a kayak and paddle here! Some of the most awesome coastline in NZ and the world. Deserted beaches, great fishing and only accessible by sea.

Sightseeing

Park at the 26m high falls or walk to / or from the 500yr old kauri trees along the river at AH Reed Park. Possibly the most photographed falls in NZ.
Whangarei Falls Loop
Park at the 26m high falls or walk to / or from the 500yr old kauri trees along the river at AH Reed Park. Possibly the most photographed falls in NZ.
Stunning views from the lookout platform. The city and harbour are laid out before you. Walk down to the city and marina on one of the well sign posted tracks. The war memorial is here too.
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Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial
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Stunning views from the lookout platform. The city and harbour are laid out before you. Walk down to the city and marina on one of the well sign posted tracks. The war memorial is here too.
Great little harbour on the world rated (by 'National Geographic Traveller ') 'Tutukaka Coast'. Get a boat from here to the Poor Knights Islands for a special day of diving or snorkelling. Magic!
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Tutukaka Marina
Marina Road
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Great little harbour on the world rated (by 'National Geographic Traveller ') 'Tutukaka Coast'. Get a boat from here to the Poor Knights Islands for a special day of diving or snorkelling. Magic!
Stunning landscape of eroded volcanic peaks . White sand beaches and harbour bays. Lots of walks and swimming spots.
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Whangarei Heads
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Stunning landscape of eroded volcanic peaks . White sand beaches and harbour bays. Lots of walks and swimming spots.
Site of ancient Maori occupation and the ruins of NZ's earliest cement works. Now a kiwi sanctuary. take a trip from the Town Basin or hire a kayak. Great views from the summit of the Island.
Limestone Island
Site of ancient Maori occupation and the ruins of NZ's earliest cement works. Now a kiwi sanctuary. take a trip from the Town Basin or hire a kayak. Great views from the summit of the Island.
One of NZ's iconic beaches. A perfect crescent of white sand and safe surf.
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Matapouri Beach
26 Wehiwehi Rd
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One of NZ's iconic beaches. A perfect crescent of white sand and safe surf.