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Whangarei - city by the sea

Quayside, Whangarei - click for more.
Watch the boats as you relax at a quayside café in Whangarei - an excellent place to slide into the laid back Northland lifestyle
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The City by the Sea - Subtropical Whangarei. Head for the summit of Mount Parahaki, the highest point in the city. It was once the site of the largest Maori Pa (fortified village) in New Zealand. The excavations are still visible and interpretation of the area is provided at the site, which can be accessed by a pleasant walk through native forest from the summit.

Quayside at the Town Basin is a sophisticated, yet leisurely centre for eating and entertainment. Modern landscaping blends perfectly with colonial architecture to create a gathering place for locals, visiting travellers and yachties from all over the world. As well as stylish cafes and restaurants, there are museums, art galleries and specialty shops.

At Whangarei Falls, you can see the waterfall that’s often called the ‘most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand’. Drive further to Whangarei Heads and the Bream Head Scenic Reserve for outstanding walks and panoramic coastal and harbour views.
 


 
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Contact: Whangarei i-SITE Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 9 4381 079
Fax: +64 9 4382 943
Postal: Tarewa Park 92 Otaika Road Whangarei New Zealand
Website: www.whangareinz.org.nz

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