Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Whangarei travel guide

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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Whangarei has to offer.

When to visit Whangarei

Whangarei in May
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whangarei in May
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 6h 55m.

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

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 6h 55m.

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 New Zealand Discount Car Rentals, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whangarei

AKLAuckland Intl
KKEKerikeri
WREWhangarei

Airlines serving Whangarei

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (937 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whangarei

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $193 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whangarei

Most booked hotels in Whangarei

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Cypress Court Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$121+
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Motel Six
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Continental Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Comfort Hotel Flames Whangarei
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$136+
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Hiring a car in Whangarei

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.66 and $38.21.

Expect to pay $2.39 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 $28.66 and $38.21.

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