Title: Whangarei Heads Travel Guide: Best of Whangarei Heads, Northland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whangarei Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads-Hotels.d6353304.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whangarei Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads-Holiday-Rentals.d6353304.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Whangarei Heads Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whangarei-Heads.d6353304.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whangarei Heads Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads.d6353304.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whangarei Heads Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Whangarei Heads featuring a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/1698d0c9-2be2-4c21-9a95-3afcef7bdb91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangarei Heads featuring a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/1698d0c9-2be2-4c21-9a95-3afcef7bdb91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangarei Heads which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/5920a1a0-6ca1-46d4-abe1-25cb1acf1fab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangarei which includes a beach, a bay or harbour and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/c93b4407-f923-4c5c-9720-fb5647602074.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangarei Heads which includes a lake or waterhole](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/c36bd116-0134-4207-ba51-93c9ad28f1f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whangarei Heads Things to do #### Enjoy natural harbour waters, climb rugged volcanic peaks or laze on a white surf beach surrounding this peaceful little town. Whangarei Heads sits on the tip of a large spit of land that creates the outer edge of Whangarei Harbour. Offering both protected and open waters, soaring hills and rolling forest, the peninsula displays a smorgasbord of natural treats. You’ll get to appreciate Whangarei Heads’ natural beauty even before you get there. As you drive along the scenic Whangarei Heads Road, you can take in the stunning harbour views and see the peaks at the tip of the peninsula come nearer. Check out the great selection of watersports on offer. Head to the 3-mile (5-kilometre) white sands of Ocean Beach and ride the waves on a surfboard or boogie board. If you are not into surfing, just jump into the pristine waters to cool off. The sheltered bays offer calm waters for swimming and snorkeling and the coastal mangroves provide a scenic setting to kayak through. Get a different perspective by heading up to the top of Whangarei Heads. Hike up the volcanic peak of Mount Manaia, which rises up to 1,378 feet (420 metres). As you reach the rocky outcrops, you start to get hints of the stunning views that await at the top. Large tree ferns line the way, providing shade. The summit offers panoramic views out over the Hen and Chicken Islands and the Bream Head Reserve. Keep your hiking boots on to explore some of the other varied walks of the area as well. Try the Peach Cove Track to climb up Bream Head Ridge before dropping down into pretty Peach Cove. Smugglers Bay Loop Track is a nice easy walk for the whole family, with many interesting points along the way. Whangarei Heads is a hidden gem in sub-tropical Northland. The nature and scenery alone is enough to keep you more than busy for a few days and the little settlement of Whangarei Heads has accommodation for all budgets. With some of nature’s finest tucked into this little peninsula, it would be a shame not to stay. - Top hotels in Whangarei Heads - Top Holiday Rentals in Whangarei Heads !["Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916700/37916694/1fdafa9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### "Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away. Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads £146 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews) A stunning home, and stylishly decorated! We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Anni is a wonderful host. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=37916694&PinnedHotelID=37916694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353304) ![Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48350000/48347600/48347584/cc8b2da0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI) Whangarei Heads Northland Stay at this holiday home in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews) Stunning location and the homes beautiful with everything you need for a holiday like kayaks and moutainbikes for use. Rose is a wonderful host and very accomodating. We will be back. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=48347584&PinnedHotelID=48347584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353304) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=48347584&PinnedHotelID=48347584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353304) ![Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28857200/28857156/60ed0a08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet. Ocean Beach Whangarei £127 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this chalet in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Beach and Taurikura Bay are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews) Great location and chalet for our one night stay. Everything we needed and friendly hosts. Well appointed.and quiet location. Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=28857156&PinnedHotelID=28857156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353304) [See all 586 properties in Whangarei Heads](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6353304) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. !["Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37916700/37916694/1fdafa9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### "Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Absolute waterfront. Swim steps away. Urquharts Bay Whangarei Heads Stay at this beach apartment in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ... 10/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews) A stunning home, and stylishly decorated! We absolutely loved our stay and will be back! Anni is a wonderful host. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads-Hotels-Beside-The-SeaMore-Than-An-Apartment-Absolute-Waterfront-Swim-Steps-Away.h37916694.Hotel-Information) ![Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48350000/48347600/48347584/cc8b2da0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Come and Relax @ Rose's Retreat (with WIFI) Whangarei Heads Northland Stay at this holiday home in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Taurikura Bay and Mount Manaia are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews) Stunning location and the homes beautiful with everything you need for a holiday like kayaks and moutainbikes for use. Rose is a wonderful host and very accomodating. We will be back. Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Heads-Hotels-New-Listing-A-Blank-Canvas-With-A-Full-View.h48347584.Hotel-Information) ![Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28860000/28857200/28857156/60ed0a08_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Twin Palms Ocean Beach, self contained chalet. Ocean Beach Whangarei Stay at this chalet in Whangarei Heads. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Ocean Beach and Taurikura Bay are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (69 reviews) Great location and chalet for our one night stay. Everything we needed and friendly hosts. Well appointed.and quiet location. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Manaia-Whangarei-Heads.d6111710.Attraction) #### Bream Head Coast Walks You can take time to visit Bream Head Coast Walks during your travels to Whangarei Heads. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 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