What to do in Whangarei District

Activities, attractions and tours

A calm lake with clear water, a sandy beach, and a forested hill in the background.
A beach with a calm sea, a reflective water surface, and a distant island.
A marina at sunset with boats docked and a reflection on the water.
A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.
A forest with tall trees and a large rock formation.

Things to do

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

£62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

£81
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

£83
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

£15
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour

Bay of Islands Scenic Tour

£48
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

£73
per adult
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop
Haruru Waterfalls

Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

£105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

£19
per adult
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour

Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour

£72
per adult
Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour
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A marina with several sailboats docked, a small bridge, and a restaurant named "Nevo's Restaurant & Bar" with a red roof.

Town Basin Marina

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.
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Day trip destinations from Whangarei District

A pier with a small information kiosk, boats docked, and a clear blue sky.

Russell

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and lush green hills.

Tutukaka

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei

A sandy beach with clear blue water and a small island with trees in the distance.

Whangaruru

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a dense green forest area.

Waipu

A beach with footprints, a rainbow, and mountains in the background.

Mangawhai

A beach with waves, a seagull, and mountains in the background.

Ruakaka