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In summer, and any time of the year for the hardy, the beaches in and around Whangarei are the place to head for.
One of the largest collections of clocks in the southern hemisphere.
Designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser and featuring his art. Also houses the Wairau Māori Art Gallery. Allow 1-1.5 hours.
Museum with exhibits relating to Whangarei and Northland, a kiwi aviary and a heritage park of historic buildings.
Known as the most photogenic waterfall in New Zealand, dropping 25 m into a beautiful bush-fringed pool.
Spectacular subtropical plantings in a terraced amphitheatre with a lake fed by two waterfalls. The cafe and its food is excellent too.
The closest beach and very popular with families for a swim at the weekend. Has a playground and toilets.