10 things to do in Whangarei

Are you looking for a relaxed and scenic day out somewhere in New Zealand’s South Island? Why not pay a visit to the beautiful Caccia Birch Guest House in Palmerston North! Enjoy a walk around the stunning garden displays and learn more …

With over 40 works by local, national and international artists set within the 5 acres of award winning subtropical garden the new sculpture park is for art and garden enthusiasts. Each sculpture is numbered along the trail and a free full colour …

Calling all adventure seekers! Are you looking for something unique to do on your next day off? If so, make sure you visit the Poor Knights Islands in New Zealand! These islands are internationally recognised for their unique diving and snorkelling experiences, …

If your looking for a bit of minigolf in town then why not head down to Extreme Minigolf! With 18 holes spanning across 6 themes the course has a lot of life and personality! The course is all under black light and …

Join the Parrot Safari for a day of fun and laughter! Wander through the glorious subtropical gardens and enjoy the entertaining antics and colourful plumage of over 300 exotic parrots from around the world. Meet Elmo the dancing Macaw, he just loves …

Experience art and nature in perfect harmony at Whangārei’s Hundertwasser Art Centre; a unique architectural project dedicated to artist, visionary and ecological activist, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Absolute rationalism, geometric straight lines and the uniformity of modern architecture are abandoned in favour of new values …

The Quartz museum is an art lovers dream… Unique to Aoteroa New Zealand, Quartz, Museum of Studio Ceramics is the only dedicated museum for studio ceramics in the country and is the largest and most diverse public ceramic display. Major displays of …

Imagine it… Galloping down golden sandy beaches, turquoise blue waters hitting the shore. Sandy Bay Horses offers horse riding experiences along the coast. These rides provide a unique way to explore the coastal landscapes, taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of …

Waitangi Mountain Bike Park is one of the best trail centres in Northern New Zealand, featuring 50km of professionally built trails with an absolutely stunning vista. The trails at Waitangi feature everything from fast, flowing berms, rollers and jumps, to family-friendly trails …

Have you ever wanted to get up close with a shipwreck? Now’s your chance! Your Dive! Tutukaka shipwreck adventure includes detailed onshore briefings, transport via their purpose-built high-speed wreck diving boat and the assistance of highly trained dive masters. The wreck trips …