Whangarei is a good place to settle down for a few days, relax, and enjoy the ocean. With so many great beaches to enjoy, the best time to visit is in summer but there are also great activities to do on a rainy day as well.
There are caves, beaches and waterfalls all waiting to be explored. Whangarei is a great place to get outside and enjoy the surroundings, which can make it a pretty affordable destination to visit.
Weather
Summer brings warm, comfortable days, perfect for beach days. The average summer daytime temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C.
Winter is cold, wet and at times, windy. In winter, the daily maximum temperatures reach 14°C to 17°C.
Go to metservice.com for a 10 day weather forecast.
Activities
Come to Whangerai to enjoy the spectucalar beaches or head off on a nice nature walk with the family. There are some great cave and waterfall walks that the kids will really enjoy.
If you’re up for a challenge, check out Adventure Forest or if you’re looking for something more calming, a nice stroll through the Whangarei Quarry Gardens will delight. Whangarei is also a great place to see the kiwi if you haven’t already, head on over to Kiwi North and make sure you’re there when the kiwis are being fed.
Visit Quayside at the town basin for cafes, restuarants and entertainment.
Posts
About | The Mermaid Pools The Matapouri Mermaid Pools are a natural treasure. The pools are a decent size and allow plenty of people to go in and have a swim. First things first – it’s a steep 15-minute walk located at the end of Matapouri Beach. The first bit of the walk is a bit tough going – especially…
Whangarei is a good place to settle down for a few days, relax, and enjoy the ocean. With so many great beaches to enjoy, the best time to visit is in summer but there are also great activities to do on a rainy day as well. There are caves, beaches and waterfalls all waiting to be explored. Whangarei is…
We love getting away with the family and for this long weekend we choose to head 2 hours north of Auckland to the beautiful Whangarei. It was the perfect destination – it’s not to far from Auckland yet offered a good family getaway. And with so many fun and outdoorsy things to do in Whangarei, the kids will never get…
About | Pancake Rocks, Waipu The Pancake Rocks is a fantastic short walk. It’s great for kids, nice and easy and great for exploring. There are beautiful coastal views the whole way. End up at the Pancake Rocks, amazing limestone rocks and though it may not be as impressive as South Island’s Punakaiki Rocks, the kids will still love…
About | Whangarei Falls Whangarei Falls is one of the must-dos of Whangarei. The falls are 26m high and surrounded by native bush at the bottom, providing the opportunity to walk further if you’re keen. There’s plenty of parking and you’ll see the lovely parking volunteers out during peak season helping visitors find a parking spot. There are a few…
About | Ocean Beach, Whangarei Ocean Beach is one of Whangarei’s best beaches. It’s great for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding and paddle boarding. There are lifeguards during the summer months. On a calm day put your snorkelling gear on and see if you can spot any fish. At the northern end there is a big sand dune, great for sliding…
About | Whale Bay Whale Bay is a small but beautiful beach, and incredibly popular. Try to go during off-peak if you can. To get there you’ll need to walk. There are two ways to get there. One track begins at Matapouri Beach. Head north on the beach and you’ll find the start of the track, it’s 40 minutes one…
About | Piroa Falls Stroll 200m (5minutes) through nature, along the Ahuroa River and end up at the gorgeous Piroa Falls. Take a break, stretch your legs, bring a picnic to feast on and take a dip in the many swimming holes – there’s something to suit everyone with a shallow and deep one. Walking along the rocks can be…