Shores

10/12/2025

Still just as magical! 🤗

Ancient Volcanoes & Deserted Beaches - Jane Dove Juneau, for NZ Today, discovers the rich, coastal wonder that is Bream Head and finds that it’s our version of Tahiti.
"The jagged, bush covered headland of Bream Head in Northland marks the entrance to Harbour. Rugged rocky outcrops rise out of the bush, and are the remains an ancient volcano. "The Bream Head Scenic Reserve contains unique archaeological, historical and landscape features. It is one of New Zealand’s premier coastal forest reserves."
Read the whole story here
http://whangareinz.com/images/uploads/downloads/Ancient_Volcanoes_and_Deserted_Beaches_-_Bream_Head_-_NZToday.pdf
Take a look at http://coastwalks.nz/ ...and visit soon!
More about Whangarei Heads here http://whangareinz.com/destinations/whangarei-heads

01/12/2025

Great to see Northlands beauty showcased!

🗺️ The Northland Journeys series 🗺️
9/10

Where Giants Gather - the Whangārei Heads area. This journey takes you through some of the most majestic landscapes of Northland. Giants of geology, nature, and history are gathered here, like the majestic creatures that inspired Ngati Wai to name this place Whangārei-te-rerenga-paraoa (the gathering place of whales).

The Northland Journeys are a series of 10 maps with self-guided itineraries designed to help you explore more of Northland! Download them all for free at NorthlandJourneys.co.nz

24/06/2025

Perfect!

Who needs AI when reality looks like this?🌈🌈

📍Mt Manaia, Whangārei Heads
📸

02/04/2025

So true!! Living the Dream in paradise! 🤗

31/10/2024

Word is out that we live in paradise!!

Tēnā koutou! Nau mai ki Whangārei. Greetings and welcome to Whangārei.

01/07/2023

We’re super lucky to have this so close by!! 🤗

Opinion: Mind-blowing monument to visionary artist, ecologist, architect, and Northland-adopted-son Friedensreich Hundertwasser is a must-see, writes Gerard Hindmarsh.

05/04/2023

Awesome!! Whangarei Heads... love it here!

The view from Te Whara Track, Whangārei Heads is simply sensational at any time of the day. And then at sunset, it becomes truly transcendent 🙌
Epic photo by 📸 🙏❤️

01/12/2022

Fantastic to see Whangarei and all its awesomeness recognised! 🤗

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/no-longer-just-a-pit-stop-whangarei-now-a-destination-in-its-own-right-lonely-planet-says/OMY2272NRBBQPL5RPFKVWYAIBU/?fbclid=IwAR1hEPMGTySf7vpSHRtlSe5pX87jK3DhlC9YR0-MVRll3vT4_HUEhGvSP-k&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Hundertwasser and new Town Basin attractions credited with city’s tourism turnaround.

27/09/2022

A great article highlighting our awesome Hatea Loop in Whangarei. 🤗👍

More than an optional loo stop for travellers, Whangārei is now an unmissable Loop stop.

03/06/2022

Such an incredibly beautiful hike and gorgeous view at the top... we’re so lucky to have this on our doorstep.
Come and see for yourself! 🤗

Oooo, what's up there? Well if you've hiked the magnificent Mt Manaia track you'll know there's a whole lot more steps but when you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with the most sublime coastal and harbour views.
Mount Manaia is a wāhi tapu (sacred place) for Ngātiwai and other Iwi and hapū – respect the area and keep to the marked tracks (which will also help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease 🤗🌳
📸 🙏💚
Discover more here https://www.whangareinz.com/Holiday/Activities #/mount-manaia

06/04/2022

Another cool addition to our Town Basin! Awesome!

The 15-tonne kinetic sculpture features lifting bridges, a ball race and even a mechanical man.

03/04/2022

Nice to see Whangarei recognised as a destination!!
Awesome! 🤗

It’s hoped hundreds of thousands of tourists could soon be heading to Whangārei, so Brook Sabin heads back to see what’s new before the crowds arrive.