Local Attractions and Activities

Mt Parihaka is a key landmark in Whangarei, culturally significant and a great short walk for the energetic!

The summit is also home to the World War II War Memorial to those New Zealand men and women who died in World War II. The obelisk, unveiled in 1957, that glows red in the night sky is a local landmark.

Abbey Caves Reserve is 18.7 hectares in area and comprises of three significant caves, naturally sculptured limestone outcrops, bluffs, enclosed depressions and sink holes.

The Reserve has two distinct areas of native bush with well established podocarp-hardwood forest which include beautiful mature Puriri trees.

Situated just twenty minutes north of Whangarei, near Kamo, the Kingdom of Zion is home to a collection of tawny and white lions, white and orange bengal tigers, cheetahs and a black leopard.

All of these cats are extremely rare and many are extinct in the wild. Kingdom of Zion is dedicated to the preservation of endangered species of big cats. To fund habitat development and the ongoing care of the big cats guided tours of the park are offered.

Mair Park, playground, city centre, cafés, restaurants, takeaways, tavern/bistro, shopping centre, hospital, medical centre, supermarket, convenience store, Whangarei Town Basin, ASB Stadium leisure complex, Kensington Stadium sports complex, (hockey, gymnasium, athletics).