Whangarei travel guide
Whangarei Tourism | Whangarei Guide
You're Going to Love Whangarei
With a population of 50,900, Whangarei is the largest city in Northland, New Zealand by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whangarei has to offer.
When to visit Whangarei
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whangarei in January, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 7 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Whangarei, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Whangarei
Plane
When flying to Whangarei, you’ll arrive at Whangarei (WRE), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whangarei from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 5h 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Whangarei is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 130 km from Whangarei. You’ll find branches of Autounion Car Rental and Mode Car & Camper Rentals, among others, in Auckland.
Airlines serving Whangarei
Where to stay in Whangarei
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $223 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Whangarei
Most booked hotels in Whangarei
Hiring a car in Whangarei
Expect to pay $2.72 per litre in Whangarei (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.57 and $43.42. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whangarei, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.