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  • Dog Friendly Beaches near Whangarei

    If you’re a dog owner in Whangārei or visiting the area with your four-legged friend, you’ll be pleased to know that we have some excellent beach options where dogs are…

  • Whangarei Taxi Services

    Find reliable local taxis for airport transfers, city trips, and travel across Northland. Compare trusted Whangārei taxi operators offering prompt, professional transport around the region. [gd_listings title=”Local Taxi Services” widget_title_tag=”h2″…

  • School Camps in Northland

    Having grown up in Northland and now raising kids here too, we’ve watched countless school groups discover what makes this region so special for outdoor education. With its mix of…

  • Where To Go Fishing in Whangarei

    Parua Bay is a good spot to take the kids fishing. Whangārei is surrounded by some of Northland’s best fishing waters. From the sheltered harbour to…

  • Smugglers Bay Track: A Journey Through Northland’s Natural & Historical Taonga

    Nestled within the Bream Head Scenic Reserve, the Smugglers Bay Track offers a captivating blend of natural beauty and rich history. With its diverse landscapes, from lush coastal forest to…

  • Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve

    Image courtesy of Perfect Day, The Poor Knights Islands marine reserve is a hidden gem that should not be missed. Located off the coast of Tutukaka…

  • Exploring the best of Tutukaka Coast via Matapouri Headlands

    Matapouri Bay is not only one of the most pristine white sandy beaches along the Tutukaka Coast, it is also the starting point for a scenic walkway along the region’s…

  • Discover Taheke Falls, Northland’s highest waterfalls

    Nestled within the Taheke Scenic Reserve, the Taheke Falls are one of Whangarei’s stunning waterfalls and easily accessible for old and young. With 46 metres in height, they are Northland’s…

  • Mount Manaia Walking Trail – a place of myths and legends

    Driving towards Whangarei Heads you can’t miss the area’s most significant landmark, Mount Manaia. Rising 420 metres above sea level, the bush-covered mountain peaks are an awe-inspiring sight inviting visitors…

  • Onerahi Heritage Trail

    The closing of the Onerahi Railway and dismantling of the wharf in 1933, as well as WW2 marked a significant change in the character of Onerahi. The development of the…

  • Onerahi Heritage Trail – Early Onerahi

    Onerahi/Onerahirahi has a rich history of settlement and development with significant Māori heritage sites and later interesting and diverse European development shaping the area. The name Onerahirahi (‘the beach of…

  • Spectacular coastal views from the top of Mt Aubrey

    Part of an ancient chain of now extinct volcanoes, Mount Aubrey towers over the Whangarei Harbour in close proximity to its better-known cousin, Mount Manaia. Though much smaller than Manaia,…

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