Whangarei Travel Guide
New Zealand
Whangarei is a city of about 50,900 people in Northland, New Zealand. It is served by Whangarei Airport, making air travel the most direct option for visitors arriving in the city.
The nearby coastline has several named beaches within 40 kilometres. Parauwanui Beach is 17.9 kilometres away, Frogtown Beach 19.0 kilometres, Ocean Beach 23.3 kilometres and Uretiti Beach 28.9 kilometres. Further options include Okurekureia Beach, Okupe Beach and Parutahi Beach, while Waipū Government Purpose (Wildlife Refuge) Reserve is 33.6 kilometres away.
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Weather in Whangarei
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Know before you go
Pays in NZD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 111
Dial code +64
Tipping: Tipping is not customary in New Zealand, and service staff are generally paid a living wage. It is not expected, but a small gesture for exceptional service is always appreciated.
Best time to visit Whangarei
Jan
23°19Feb
24°11Mar
22°7Apr
20°16May
17°14Jun
16°14Jul
15°12Aug
15°14Sep
17°13Oct
18°15Nov
21°15Dec
23°14Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Whangarei
Parauwanui Beach
17.9 km away
Frogtown Beach
19 km away
Ocean Beach
23.3 km away
Uretiti Beach
28.9 km away
Okurekureia Beach
32.2 km away
Okupe Beach
33.2 km away
Waipū Government Purpose (Wildlife Refuge) Reserve
33.6 km away
Parutahi Beach
38.6 km away
Things to do in Whangarei
Northland Events Centre
music venue
1.1 km
Whangerei Falls
park
4.6 km
Cobham Oval
cricket ground
1.3 km
Whau Valley
park
3 km
Hundertwasser Art Centre
art gallery
0.1 km
Mair Park
park
1.4 km
Whangārei Art Museum
art museum
0.2 km
William Fraser Memorial Park
park
1.4 km
Getting there
Whangarei Airport · 5.9 km
Frequently asked Questions
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