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

Whangarei travel guide

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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. Whangarei deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whangarei

Whangarei in July
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whangarei in July
Estimated hotel price
$136
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whangarei from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 15h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Whangarei is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 81 miles 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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Whangarei from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 15h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Whangarei is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 81 miles 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,070 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,340 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,876 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,726 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,227 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,323 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,021 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (863 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (774 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (255 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whangarei

Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whangarei

Most booked hotels in Whangarei

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Continental Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Motel Six
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$203+
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Kingswood Manor Motel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$143+
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Hiring a car in Whangarei

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.50 and $40.67. The most frequently booked car type in Whangarei is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Seltos or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.55 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 $30.50 and $40.67. The most frequently booked car type in Whangarei is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Seltos or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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