Things to do in Whangarei District

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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

￥13,377
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands

Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands

￥14,299
per adult
Glow Worm Caves Express Tour in Bay of Islands
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

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

￥17,528
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

￥15,591
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
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

￥17,989
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

￥3,229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach
Haruru Waterfalls

Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

￥22,602
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion
Bay of Islands Scenic Tour

Bay of Islands Scenic Tour

￥10,190
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

￥15,683
per adult
Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop
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From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

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

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,555 per adult
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History & culture

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Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Hole in the Rock Scenic Cruise including Dolphins and Island stop

Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 117 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥15,893 per adult
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Water activities

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

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

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,555 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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

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

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥13,555 per adult
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What to do in Whangarei District

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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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Popular day trips 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 beach with footprints, a rainbow, and mountains in the background.

Mangawhai

A wooden pier extending into turquoise water, surrounded by a mountainous landscape.

Whangarei Heads

A beach with clear turquoise water, sandy shores, and lush green hills in the background.

Matapouri

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

Ruakaka