Food Scene
Historic pub right on the water. Good fare at great prices, friendly staff and a favourite for locals all over Whangarei.
70 locals recommend
Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdHistoric pub right on the water. Good fare at great prices, friendly staff and a favourite for locals all over Whangarei.
Tutukaka Marina, lovely fresh seafood and yummy local produce. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
44 locals recommend
Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
1 Marina RdTutukaka Marina, lovely fresh seafood and yummy local produce. Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Israeli Café, delicious traditional Israeli food, great prices and good coffee. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
15 locals recommend
Fat Camel Cafe
12 Quality StIsraeli Café, delicious traditional Israeli food, great prices and good coffee. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Awesome location on the waterfront, good meals in a lovely setting. Open 7 days for brunch, lunch or dinner.
30 locals recommend
The Quay
31 QuaysideAwesome location on the waterfront, good meals in a lovely setting. Open 7 days for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Biggie Bagels
7 Bank StBest handmade bagels, delicious local coffee.
Nice cafe in the subtropical quarry gardens, good food and nice coffee.
10 locals recommend
Quail Cafe
37A Russell RdNice cafe in the subtropical quarry gardens, good food and nice coffee.
Smith & Local
6 Rathbone StGood central cafe.
Everything Else
Weekly Saturday morning growers market with fresh local veges, artisan products, meat and seafood.
13 locals recommend
The Whangarei Growers Market
17 Water StWeekly Saturday morning growers market with fresh local veges, artisan products, meat and seafood.
Entertainment & Activities
Pataua South Road
Pataua South RoadLeads to Pataua North and South beaches.
Ocean Beach Road
Ocean Beach RoadLeads to Ocean Beach, picturesque with great swimming.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walking tracks along the river and leads to Whangarei Falls.
12 locals recommend
A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
199 Whareora RdBeautiful walking tracks along the river and leads to Whangarei Falls.
Abbey Caves
Natural caves, beautiful scenery.
Arts & Culture
A fantastic selection of art, sculpture, jewelry and gifts. The cafe overlooks Helena Bay, good food and coffee. Open 7 Days.
7 locals recommend
Helena Bay Cafe
A fantastic selection of art, sculpture, jewelry and gifts. The cafe overlooks Helena Bay, good food and coffee. Open 7 Days.