Food Scene
The Quay
31 QuaysideGood price, great service and nice food selection
This place has amazing italian cuisine that we can't get enough of. The staff are friendly and attentive to your needs. They cater for adults or families with kids.
Amici Italian cafe and restaurant
69/71 Cameron StThis place has amazing italian cuisine that we can't get enough of. The staff are friendly and attentive to your needs. They cater for adults or families with kids.
We have not been there yet - but it get's good reviews from the locals and visitors alike.
14 locals recommend
No.8
8 QuaysideWe have not been there yet - but it get's good reviews from the locals and visitors alike.
Nice home-made pizzas (and other cuisine) with a pleasant ambiance and good for families with young kids too.
https://www.reddining.co.nz/
8 locals recommend
Red Dining
3 Kensington AveNice home-made pizzas (and other cuisine) with a pleasant ambiance and good for families with young kids too.
https://www.reddining.co.nz/
Jimmy Jacks Rib Shack And Craft Bar
117 Bank StTriple Crown Sports Bar
47 Vine StGood Burgers!!!
Killer Prawn Restaurant & Bar
28 Bank StGeneral food and specialise in seafood - nice ambiance again.
Delicious light Thai food that doesn't leave you heavy and is a good price and atmosphere - recommended!
20 locals recommend
Suk Jai Thai Restaurant
93 Kamo RdDelicious light Thai food that doesn't leave you heavy and is a good price and atmosphere - recommended!
Kafé
52 Riverside DrNice new waterfront coffee shack 5 minutes walk from The Base Inn
We enjoy this place either for an easy coffee and meal or with the kids - it has a playground there to keep the young ones entertained - great on those rainy days
Mitre 10
46 Porowini AveWe enjoy this place either for an easy coffee and meal or with the kids - it has a playground there to keep the young ones entertained - great on those rainy days
Jolt
460 Maunu RdGreat coffee, good food right next to the garden centre
Nice quaint setting with a more healthy selection of cuisine - friendly staff. Smaller dishes designed for sharing
Down the Road Local Eatery & Deli
70 Kamo RdNice quaint setting with a more healthy selection of cuisine - friendly staff. Smaller dishes designed for sharing
Drinks & Nightlife
McMorrissey's Irish Pub & Eatery
9 Vine StIrish bar - good vibe and weekly live music
Variety of events from music to stage performances - good ambiance.
19 locals recommend
The Butter Factory
8 Butter Factory LnVariety of events from music to stage performances - good ambiance.
Sightseeing
Great views of the city and surrounding area from the summit - numerous walks to reach the summit if you're up for a bit of a challenge or you can drive to the top. Well worth the visit.
11 locals recommend
Parahaki
Great views of the city and surrounding area from the summit - numerous walks to reach the summit if you're up for a bit of a challenge or you can drive to the top. Well worth the visit.
A unique drawbridge point of interest - Te Matau a Pohe Bridge is one of the only rolling bascule bridges in New Zealand. Costing just over $30 million and mainly built by local companies the bridge opened in July 2013 and is modelled on the traditional Maori fish hook, hei matua, which represents strength, good luck and safe travel.
Te Matau A Pohe
A unique drawbridge point of interest - Te Matau a Pohe Bridge is one of the only rolling bascule bridges in New Zealand. Costing just over $30 million and mainly built by local companies the bridge opened in July 2013 and is modelled on the traditional Maori fish hook, hei matua, which represents strength, good luck and safe travel.
Parks & Nature
A unique subtropical oasis created by volunteers in the remnants of a former stone quarry in Northland. Beautiful onsite cafe. 5mins drive.
34 locals recommend
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell RdA unique subtropical oasis created by volunteers in the remnants of a former stone quarry in Northland. Beautiful onsite cafe. 5mins drive.
Located at the foot of the scenic Parahaki, a tranquil place to site quietly, walk, feed ducks or take the kids for a run around. Playground and entry to the Parahaki walking trails.
16 locals recommend
Mair Park
62 Rurumoki StLocated at the foot of the scenic Parahaki, a tranquil place to site quietly, walk, feed ducks or take the kids for a run around. Playground and entry to the Parahaki walking trails.
Arts & Culture
Whangarei’s world-famous clock museum is home to over 1600 clocks and timepieces, making it the largest collection of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere
10 locals recommend
Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Whangarei’s world-famous clock museum is home to over 1600 clocks and timepieces, making it the largest collection of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere
A space for artists and the community - where people create, view and buy art - a centre of excellence for ceramics in Northland
14 locals recommend
The Quarry Arts Centre
21 Selwyn AveA space for artists and the community - where people create, view and buy art - a centre of excellence for ceramics in Northland
Essentials
Countdown Regent
11 Kamo Rd3 minutes drive - large supermaket
PAK'nSAVE Whangarei
Walton Street3 minutes drive. Supermarket.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping centre - Briscoes, Warehouse, Rebel Sports, Countdown supermarket, Kmart, postie plus + other small retail and eating establishments
6 locals recommend
Okara Park Shopping Centre
51 Okara DrOutdoor shopping centre - Briscoes, Warehouse, Rebel Sports, Countdown supermarket, Kmart, postie plus + other small retail and eating establishments