What to do in Whangarei

Activities, attractions and tours
Town Basin Marina

Whangarei Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Whangarei has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Whangarei is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Whangarei to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Whangarei Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Whangarei.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Whangarei attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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One Tree Point

While One Tree Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.

One Tree Point
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Onerahi

While Onerahi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Onerahi
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Marsden Point

Though Marsden Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ruakaka Beach and Ocean Beach.

Marsden Point
About 3 hr drive away from Auckland you can feed and tour wild cats. The lion from Narnia posters is here too! Beautiful and majestic, it's well worth the trip! #adventure #newzealand #realmiddleearth #zoo #fun #animals #wildcats

Kamo

Kamo might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kamo
Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a garden

Kensington

While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kensington
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Marsden Cove

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marsden Cove and surrounding area, you can visit Ruakaka Beach and Mcleod Bay.

Marsden Cove

Day trip destinations from Whangarei