The warmth of welcome you receive in our northernmost city is only matched by the high year-round temperatures. Famous for over 100 superb beaches, Whangarei has a long and rich Maori and European history and is the cultural, entertainment, commercial and service centre for Northland.
Whangarei and surrounding areas are home to many skilled craftspeople working in wood, pottery, paint, glass, ceramics, flax, bone and greenstone, and a strong organics and permaculture movement is evident.