 Whangarei as seen from the Parahki. | ||
| Whangarei | ||
| region | Northland | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents | 51.400 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 52600, 50784, 54400   | ||
| no tourist info on Wikidata: | ||
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Whangarei is a city with 51,400 inhabitants in the region Northland and the supply center of the surrounding region.
background
Whangarei is the capital of the district of the same name. The city lies at the mouth of the river Hatea River in the Whangarei Harbor, this natural harbor is also called Town Basin known.
getting there
By plane
The city has with that 1 Whangarei Airport
(IATA: WRE) a small airport, which among other things regularly Auckland, Hamilton, Kerikeri, Rotorua and Wellington is approached.
By train
In the street
Whangarei is on SH 1 between Wellsford and Kawakawa. Of Dargaville you get on the SH 14 across the peninsula to Whangarei. There are regular bus connections to Auckland and Pahia. There are three providers - NorthlinerInterCity Coachlines, and usually inexpensive Naked Bus - all of which use the city as a stop on their routes connecting Auckland with Northland.
By boat
mobility
Dynamic cardsThe only form of public transport in the city are from the City administration operated green buses.
Tourist Attractions
- Clock museum Clapham Clock Museum
- The Whangarei Falls can be reached both by car and by hikers via well-signposted and quiet hiking trails along the river.
activities
Above all, the city offers good hiking opportunities in the surrounding area. The coast, which is a few kilometers north of the harbor in a bay, can be reached by car. The beaches within reach are Onerahi Beach, which is closest to the city and is particularly popular with families, Ocean Beach, which usually offers useful surfing opportunities, Matapori and Sandy Bay and Ngunguru.
You can also go to the Poor Knight Islands be dived.
shop
Is supply-related The warehouse cheap and also centrally located. Offers a solid selection of antique books The Piggery, also in the center (link).
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
The city has two solid hostels: Whangarei Backpacker, which is relatively central, and the small, well equipped YHA Youth Hostel, which offers a good view over the harbor in a quiet, elevated location and is especially popular with international backpackers.
Plgrim Planet is a centrally located lodge that can also cope with wheelchair users. Millennium, Discovery settlers and Lodge Bordeaux are the higher priced hotels on site.
Learn
Practical advice
- 1 i-SITE Visitor Information Center, 92 Otaika Road, Whangarei 0110. Tel.: 64 (0)9 438 1079, Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
- 2 The Hub Information Center, 91 Dent Street, Whangarei 0110. Tel.: 64 (0)9 430 1188, Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
