Popular picnic spots are the Whangarei Falls, 5 km north-east of city at Tikipunga. It is known as the most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand, these falls drop 25 metres into a beautiful bush fringed pool. Two viewing platforms give spectacular views, a short walk leads you through native bush around the falls will certainly top up your fun.

Get a chance to wander and chat with the artists and crafts-people in Northland Craft Trust (Craft Quarry) which is close to the central city or admire the beautiful pottery, lithography, Maori wood carving and etc. Goods made here are offered for sale at very reasonable prices.

Visit the Forum North Cultural Complex, the Cultural and performing arts center for Northland, and regarded by professional actors, musicians and stage managers as one of the country's best equipped theatres. It is a venue for many shows, concerts and exhibitions.

Getting There and Moving Around

By air

There are three main domestic airlines: Air New Zealand, Ansett New Zealand, and Mount Cook Airlines, as well as commuter airlines linking smaller towns.

Charter flights are easily arranged if you want to fly direct to a destination that isn't served by a commercial flight - provided there is an airfield.

By rail

Tranz Rail Ltd operates a reliable rail service on 4000km of railway with many routes of great scenic attraction. It is with good views of forests, gorges Trans Scenic and volcanic peaks.

By road

There are regional bus networks which serve most parts of the country. Good local bus services are provided in the main towns.

Also there are metered taxis operating throughout the country. Car hire sevices is also provided from major international firms and local firms where they have offices at airports and most major cities and towns.

Moving Around

The availability of various transport mode in Whangarei is a convenience of the visitors to move around the captivating city.