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Whangārei city is nestled between forest-clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangārei Harbour and nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometres from the spectacular coastline.

Explore the outstanding Tutukākā Coast, Whangārei Heads Peninsula, Bream Bay, Ruakākā and Waipū. Offshore lie the Poor Knights Islands, where the pristine waters in this marine reserve provide world class diving and water-based activities. Enjoy the compact, attractive city that has a mostly flat retail precinct suitable for walking. The retail heart of the city has an attractive pedestrian mall while the Town Basin, a picturesque yachting marina, adds an international flavour with restaurants, cafés, shopping, craft and art galleries, museums, the Sculpture and Heritage Trails, walking tracks and frequent events.

Discover, escape, explore and enjoy all the great things to see and do in the subtropical Whangārei district.

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Love our subtropical gardens, spectacular beaches and walks. Swim, dive, kayak or build a sandcastle. Enjoy great coffee and food, swing a golf club, cast a fishing line, shop at boutique markets and visit gorgeous galleries and fascinating museums.

The Whangarei District is made up of four broad areas - the outstanding coastal areas of Bream Bay, Whangārei Heads Peninsula and the Tutukākā Coast, and a gorgeous rural landscape that wraps around a small, attractive city.

Nowhere in the District is more than 40 kilometres from the coast and the Bay of Islands an easy one hour drive.

Pick up a copy of the Whangarei Visitor Guide, or visit www.whangareinz.com for full information.