Whangarei, just 2 hours north of Auckland, offers a taste of the tropics. It is a perfect place for a short break for all ages with plenty to entertain you from exhilarating and completely unique adventures, to peaceful back-to-nature activities.

Popular Activities within the Region: Scuba Diving Jet Boating Big Game Fishing Horse Trekking Caving Rock Climbing/Abseiling Surfing 4 Wheel Driving

Popular Attractions within the Region: Cave Rider Zion Wildlife Gardens Game Fishing Boat Cruises/Charters Flightseeing Dolphin & Whale Watch Abbey Caves Glow Worm Bushwalks Experience

Whangarei is both adventurous and relaxing and as such provides the ideal stop off on the way to or from the Bay of Islands.
Within 2 - 3 hours: Bay of Islands, Auckland.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Paihia

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Bunkdown Lodge Whangarei Ph: 64 9 438 8886 Happy Valley Homestay Whangarei Ph: 64 9 438 1707 Whangarei Backpackers Whangarei Ph: 64 9 459 7070 Whangarei YHA Hostel Whangarei Ph: 64 9 438 8954

Central Backpackers Whangarei Ph: 64 9 437 6174 Little Earth Lodge Whangarei Ph: 64 9 430 6562 Whangarei Falls Backpacker Whangarei Ph: 64 9 437 0609