Whangarei, NorthlandHundertwasser Art CentreWhangārei FallsHurupakiWhangārei HarbourOne Tree PointWaro Limestone Scenic Reserve
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Whangarei

Whangarei is a town in Whangārei district, Northland, New Zealand of about 50,900 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit: 75 beaches & coast, 63 wildlife, forests & gardens and 28 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hundertwasser Art Centre, Mair Park and Whangārei Falls.

35.7317° S, 174.3239° EPop. 50,900

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Within 30 km185 places
Within 50 km225
Must-see66
Notable209
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hundertwasser Art Centre, museum near Whangarei
Must-see

Hundertwasser Art Centre

Museum · 1 km

Mair Park, park near Whangarei
Must-see

Mair Park

Park · 3 km

Whangārei Falls, waterfall near Whangarei
Must-see

Whangārei Falls

Waterfall · 7 km

Places near Whangarei by type

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One day from Whangarei

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:12 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Whangarei
  2. Hurupakiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Waro Limestone Scenic Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Whangārei Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. One Tree Pointbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Whangārei Harbourbeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Whangarei
Today’s loopWhangareiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Whangarei?

Hundertwasser Art Centre (museum, about 1 km), Mair Park (park, about 3 km), Whangārei Falls (waterfall, about 7 km), Hurupaki (viewpoint, about 8 km), Whangārei Harbour (beach, about 14 km), Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve (nature spot, about 16 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Whangarei?

225 places on Spotwander: 75 beaches & coast, 63 wildlife, forests & gardens, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 9 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest beach to Whangarei?

Kissing Point, about 3 km by road; Kaiwaka Point (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Whangarei?

Kioreroa Scenic Reserve, about 4 km by road; Parahaki Scenic Reserve (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Whangarei?

Start in Whangarei, visit Hurupaki, then Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve, then Whangārei Falls, then One Tree Point, then Whangārei Harbour, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.