Things to see and do Whangarei

Fifty kilometers north of Whangarei, divers from all over the world travel to the Poor Knights Islands(Tawhiti Rahi) to explore an extraordinary marine reserve. Ranked as one of the ten most beautiful dive sites in the world by Jean-Jacques Cousteau, this is an exceptional spot. Embark on a day of diving or snorkeling from the port of Tutukākā. You're guaranteed a great day out, combining the diving itself with the spectacle of Mother Nature (sea caves, natural arches, vegetation wall).

The surroundings of Whangarei offer superb scenery, including along the coast at Sandy Bay, stroll to Matapouri and Whale Bay) beautiful white sandy beaches await only a towel and a ball to offer the best of themselves.