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auckland - whangarei AUCKLAND - WHANGAREI (via Orewa & Warkworth) Driver Information This 9 day self-drive tour highlights the best of both the North Island’s coasts and gives you plenty of time to enjoy this warm, almost tropical climate in the North Island. Your journey starts in the New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, and from here you can negotiate (which will probably be a tad exciting) the local streets before driving over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the start of your adventure, before you know it the motorway will have transformed into suburban scenery and serene farmland, let the journey begin… Some notable stops along the route to Whangarei include: SILVERDALE OREWA BEACH WAIWERA THERMAL RESORT PUHOI GOAT ISLAND MARINE RESERVE WARKWORTH PAKIRI BEACH MARSDEN POINT OIL REFINERY WHANGAREI Highly recommended Whangarei tourist attractions include... Whangarei Museum & Kiwi House - The Museum Exhibition Centre showcases special collections and exhibitions, including Early settler collections. The Kiwi House transforms day into night so you can view New Zealand's most famous native bird, the Kiwi. Guided tours available. Whangarei Falls - Considered one of the most picturesque waterfalls in New Zealand, the falls is a popular place for swimming in the summer or enjoying the many walking tracks amidst the native bush along with sheltered picnic areas. The Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve - Is one of the most renowned dive locations in New Zealand, in fact, it is considered one of the worlds top dive locations and is a 'must do' for any dive enthusiast. Further recreational diving is available on the artificial reefs created off Tutukaka by the sunken frigates Tui and Waikato. Mount Parihaka - For superb panoramic views of Whangarei city and harbour tackle the summit of Mount Parihaka. Towering 242 metres above the city, the summit can be reached by road or for the more enthusiastic, by walkway! Whangarei Heads - Take a picturesque short drive past bays and beaches of Whangarei Harbour. This is a wonderful area to enjoy a sunshine day while taking part in many types of recreation and water sports. Smugglers Cove is a remote and beautiful white sandy beach fringed with pohutukawa trees - the perfect spot for a picnic. |
Travel distance is approximately 162kms (101 miles).
The Orewa township is part of the beautiful Hibiscus Coast and is actually sprawled along the edge of the fabulous white sandy surf beach and is a great place to take some time out to stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the ocean or some retail therapy in the shopping centre.
A lovely place to stop, this picture pretty town is located on the banks of the Mahurangi River and visitors can enjoy a variety of local attractions, including surf beaches, vineyards, wildlife and marine sanctuaries and golf courses to name a few! Visit the Warkworth and District Museum which holds many colonial artefacts and is located in the Parry Kauri Park.