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Gardens & Parks
Skateboard Park & BMX Track ›
A modern, skater designed park for beginners to advanced.
Serendipity Farm Park and Nosebag Café ›
Feed friendly farm animals. Café, Crafts and tranquil surrounds.
Whangarei Falls ›
Known as the most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand, this 25m waterfall is a visitor must.
Cafler Park ›
In the heart of the city, a tranquil retreat with trees and gardens and featuring beautiful rose gardens.
Mount Parihaka Lookout ›
Superb panoramic views of Whangarei and it's harbour, crowned with a War Memorial and a red light that glows at night.
Mair Park ›
A peaceful haven nestled in native bush on the Hatea River, with many excellent walkways and lovely picnic areas.
Town Basin to Whangarei Falls Walkway ›
Delightful walkway following the Hatea River.
Zion Wildlife Gardens ›
Zion Wildlife Gardens is a tranquil countryside retreat near Whangarei in Northland, New Zealand, and is home to television's Lionman - Craig Busch. The park-like environment provides a sanctuary to some of the world's rarest big cats - and allows you a unique chance to learn about these magnificent…
Whangarei Quarry Gardens ›
Extensive, picturesque gardens and walkways developed in an old quarry site.
Fernery, Conservatory & Cacti House ›
New Zealand’s largest public collection of native ferns. Conservatory contains tropical plants and vibrant flower displays. Open 10am- 4pm
Miniature Train Rides ›
Great day out for the kids, enjoy riding the minature trains, or have a look around the heritage buildings.
AH Reed Kauri Park ›
This remnant of original Kauri Forest contains a waterfall, walking tracks and a spectacular tree-top boardwalk passing by 500 year old kauri trees.
Hyde Park ›
Created for dogs and open to everybody with or without a dog. At Maungatapere 15 minutes from Whangarei.
Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House Heritage Park ›
Nocturnal Kiwi House with live kiwi, morepork and native gecko. Also, a museum with Maori taonga and early settler collections, plus park with historic buildings and vintage vehicles and machinery.
