Best Adventurous Things to Do in Whangarei

THE 5 BEST Adventurous Things to Do in Whangarei

Best Adventurous Things to Do in Whangarei

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  • Kiwi unterwegs
    Heidelberg, Germany782 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hiked the famous Mt Mainia on a rather cloudy day, so no good views. Still a very nice, but strenuous hike - a lot of stairs and some uphill. But beautiful through native forest.
    And with a view it must be even better!!!
    Written 30 December 2023
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  • Melanie T
    35 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You could see just as much if not more snorkelling than diving. Great experience and can recommend Dive! Tutakaka.
    Written 3 April 2022
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  • Stephen T
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    NOTICE: Earlier this past year, the caves were shut down after a 9 year old child passed in the caves. While the path is open (partially), all cave entrances are blocked. You will not be able to get in or even see the cave entrances. However, if you're passing by here, the pathway around the caves that are still open are gorgeous (albeit short in what is accessible). A mixture of forest and rolling green pastures with beautiful limestone outcrops, the place was magical in the evening. I felt like little hobbitons would pop out around the corner to greet us.

    One more thing, Google maps does not have the right location. Look for a fairly large parking lot on Abbey Caves Road and follow signs around the area. The entrance to the trail is across the street, uphill, and somewhat hidden.
    Written 23 November 2023
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  • Go55611547369
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an awesome location. Owner was very nice and also willing to let us do some of our own activities (stag do) while also taking safety seriously. The NZ bush was great fun to play in while also having great obstacles and good cover locations. 10/10, definitely plan on coming back at some point!
    Written 12 February 2024
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  • ginah471
    16 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    The inflatable park keeps the kids entertained for hours and they loved it, have visited about 6 times over the years and the price is creeping up! $50 for a child and $55 for an adult.

    I want to review a few things. Firstly the wakeboard station - we paid for a 10 minute time slot and waited patiently for our turn. Before us there was a young girl on who we waited for, for about 20 minutes - and she was also on it long before we started waiting. There seemed to be no structure to the timing. Then my partner got on (finally) and they were adamant it was timed and he got the bare 10 mins. I thought this was totally unfair, especially because it was clear the young girl before us was on it for an extended period (she had not paid for a longer session).

    Secondly, the cabin we booked for one night and paid $270 for - is totally overpriced.
    The one communal shower you share was cold, their kitchen facilities they advertise are not actually kitchen facilities BUT a marque with a sink and cold running water plus a few picnic tables.

    It’s completely run down and they claim it is under construction, however a year ago we stayed in the dome tents and they claimed it was under construction then too. So a year later, things have not changed. I get that it is camping, but for $270 (2 adults and a 6 and 11 year old) we could have booked a motel.

    There are also random broken porta loos, unfinished shower blocks and general junk lying around.

    Possums are also a problem all over the facility when you stay. They come out at night time and eat your food (put it away).

    Combined with the price to get into the park, it’s an expensive stay. I don’t recommend paying for the accomodation.
    Written 2 January 2024
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