Guidebook for Whangarei
Food Scene
This iconic New Zealand pub is situated on the waterfront and has extensive views of the outer Whangarei harbour and Parua Bay.
Guest may dine inside or outside; live music is often provided. The food is great and reasonably priced.
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Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdThis iconic New Zealand pub is situated on the waterfront and has extensive views of the outer Whangarei harbour and Parua Bay.
Guest may dine inside or outside; live music is often provided. The food is great and reasonably priced.
Sightseeing
A 4.2km walkway which starts at the Whangarei Town Basin and circles the Whangarei inner harbour. This walk caters for all fitness and entertainment levels. Scooters and bicycles can be hired at the Town Basin, if desired.
Reyburn House Gallery, which is located adjacent to the parking areas, and displays local and nationally recognised artist's work. Multiple artwork/sculptures are installed along the walk and many pieces symbolise the culture and history of the area.
Also the walk includes several bridge crossing (including Te Matau a Pohe bridge).
Hatea Drive
Hatea DriveA 4.2km walkway which starts at the Whangarei Town Basin and circles the Whangarei inner harbour. This walk caters for all fitness and entertainment levels. Scooters and bicycles can be hired at the Town Basin, if desired.
Reyburn House Gallery, which is located adjacent to the parking areas, and displays local and nationally recognised artist's work. Multiple artwork/sculptures are installed along the walk and many pieces symbolise the culture and history of the area.
Also the walk includes several bridge crossing (including Te Matau a Pohe bridge).
Expansive views of Whangarei city and surroundings. You can drive to the top or walk from the Whangarei Town Basin or Mair Park.
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Mount Parihaka Lookout and Memorial
Expansive views of Whangarei city and surroundings. You can drive to the top or walk from the Whangarei Town Basin or Mair Park.
The Waimahanga walkway is along a disused railway line, extending from the Onerahi foreshore. The track passes through mangroves, bridges over tributary crossings and ending at Waimahanga Road. From here there is a paved/concrete designated cycle/walking tract to the Town Basin. The track starts 2.4kms from Harbour on Beach.
Burning Issues Gallery
8 QuaysideThe Waimahanga walkway is along a disused railway line, extending from the Onerahi foreshore. The track passes through mangroves, bridges over tributary crossings and ending at Waimahanga Road. From here there is a paved/concrete designated cycle/walking tract to the Town Basin. The track starts 2.4kms from Harbour on Beach.
Parks & Nature
Historical and ecological focal point. The island has ruins of a lime works which used the local limestone. It is also a scenic reserve with restoration plant and re-introduction of indigenous species such as Kiwis and geckos. This has been successful due to the eradication of exotic predators.
Limestone Island
Historical and ecological focal point. The island has ruins of a lime works which used the local limestone. It is also a scenic reserve with restoration plant and re-introduction of indigenous species such as Kiwis and geckos. This has been successful due to the eradication of exotic predators.
A subtropical garden developed from a former quarry. This community-initiated gardens comprises of multiple gardens, waterfall, and a great cafe. This venue also is hired for weddings and events.
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Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell RdA subtropical garden developed from a former quarry. This community-initiated gardens comprises of multiple gardens, waterfall, and a great cafe. This venue also is hired for weddings and events.