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Whangarei i-SITE Visitor Centre

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The friendly staff at the Whangarei i-SITE Visitor Centre are happy to share their local knowledge and expert advice to help you get the most out of your stay. For those who want to arrange themselves there is information, or for those who want more help, staff are happy to help with bookings. They are an agent for Tranzrail, Interislander and Intercity, are open 7 days a week and also have a café and gift shop on site.

Subtropical Whangarei overlooks a beautiful harbour. 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.

Whangarei i-SITE Visitor Centre

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Local Area: Located just 5km from the city centre and on the road to the popular Tutukaka Coast is the Whangarei Falls, cascading 26m into a bush fringed pool and often referred to as the most photogenic waterfall in NZ Visit the summit of Mt Parihaka, 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.