Title: Things to Do in Whangarei District in 2026 | Expedia.com # Things to do in Whangarei District ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Whangarei District Types of activities [Whangarei District Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Whangarei-District.dx553248635996998407) ![Beautiful little spot near Whangarei.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/7901d8bb-de19-42af-abf9-d8eaa3116138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful little spot near Whangarei.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353304/7901d8bb-de19-42af-abf9-d8eaa3116138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Come to the Uretiti Beach camp! You get to wake up to beautiful sights like these. The staff are extremely nice, the facilities are very well looked after, and the New Year's party is, as the kids call, "lit". Although, it's up to you as to whether you'd want your kids at the party or not. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6340783/1e182e6c-6554-4ade-b846-c97747e9e53d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![One of the last sunsets of 2016! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136894/c5619f63-db1b-4eb2-9b4c-dc3c21604374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mermaid pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136894/b376aef3-dd1e-436b-9f11-f4b153bd642c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Whangarei District ### Tours & day trips [See all 45 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44735177/5e7aa4cd-561b-4285-a58c-1b1ad3df4412.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel, Hike,Swim,Wildlife 4h 30m 9.8/10 87 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-hike-swim-wildlife.a44735177.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands Scenic Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48942978/671ec7be-d888-42ec-b4bc-5984d21931e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands Scenic Tour 3h 30m 9.8/10 34 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-scenic-tour.a48942978.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726566/1dddf5d2-b433-4424-b8c0-fa14a8dc2321.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Pai... 11h 9.6/10 102 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/far-north-new-zealand-tour-including-90-mile-beach-and-cape-reinga-from-paihia.a726566.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48106255/0fa7fed6-e29f-480c-bd27-37e91b35cc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock 2h 30m 9.6/10 51 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-glass-bottom-boat-tour-to-the-hole-in-the-rock.a48106255.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50883134/ade7c292-5ab4-4d7c-b01c-fc8c3a305f52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover 4h 30m Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/shore-excursion-hole-in-the-rock-cruise-with-island-stopover.a50883134.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/726562/b9b25ee6-e8af-4d16-bf56-82b8084798a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch 4h 30m 9.2/10 101 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-discover-the-bay-cruise-including-dolphins.a726562.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![**Popular Cruiseship Tour** - Total Kiwi Experience!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51029332/4d1d85c4-39d7-4f6a-b63b-4f482f090bc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### \*\*Popular Cruiseship Tour\*\* - Total Kiwi Experience! 5h Free cancellation available $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/popular-cruiseship-tour-total-kiwi-experience.a51029332.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands - Explorer Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50663328/edb4979f-4923-4cd6-a5d4-48f301476839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands - Explorer Tour 5h Free cancellation available $143 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-explorer-tour.a50663328.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands - Mini Tour: (75-90mins)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50874640/059ad71a-8874-421f-9916-5c64ff6a0fe1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands - Mini Tour: (75-90mins) 1h 30m Free cancellation available ~~$45~~$39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-mini-tour-75-90mins.a50874640.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45279507/762af959-8f1e-4d3a-9d9d-7971cc52b71d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Thriller Tour - Bay of Islands, 30 mins (min 2) 30m Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/thriller-tour-bay-of-islands-30-mins-min-2.a45279507.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47070530/0e79a11e-255a-4677-8dc4-611d3adb859c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Charter: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island Stopovers 4h 30m $4,678 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-charter-bay-of-islands-cruise-island-tour.a47070530.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46920399/407ab937-f711-4aea-9799-5c29e2a5982e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Shore Tour in Auckland from Bay Of Islands Port 12h $507 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-shore-tour-in-auckland-from-bay-of-islands-port.a46920399.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Whangārei: Private Māori Cultural Experience with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51920973/6191a791-0f29-4b51-988b-115c287c3db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whangārei: Private Māori Cultural Experience with Lunch 3h 30m Free cancellation available $237 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/whangarei-private-maori-cultural-experience-with-lunch.a51920973.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46609765/bf8da538-52b4-4542-a365-9c7b805783a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Catamaran Full Day Sailing Charter | Bay Of Islands 6h $2,519 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-sailing-charter-bay-of-islands-16-19-people.a46609765.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46392831/c9fa03d6-173b-4d1c-81ef-e6d916ee2f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran Charter in the Bay of Islands 6h 10/10 1 Viator review $2,477 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-luxury-yacht-charter-in-the-bay-of-islands.a46392831.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Phantomsailing Private Charters](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45971177/242cfc50-fde2-4432-839d-6988891f1919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Phantomsailing Private Charters 5h Free cancellation available $1,170 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/phantomsailing-private-charters.a45971177.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760890/6c825a46-8f67-4a26-abe8-922f984aedc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours 3h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $237 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/your-kiwi-cultural-connection-with-tu-tika-tours.a1760890.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3336490/7ae1bc88-7f95-473a-986e-333808c247b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland 11h Free cancellation available $480 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-day-trip-to-waitangi-treaty-ground-paihia.a3336490.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47589937/3a48420a-2bab-45ce-aa5c-18e00e5e4072.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More 2h Free cancellation available $135 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/motorcycle-trike-tours-in-and-around-whangarei.a47589937.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48106255/0fa7fed6-e29f-480c-bd27-37e91b35cc24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Paihia: Glass Bottom Boat Tour to the Hole in the Rock 2h 30m 9.6/10 51 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-glass-bottom-boat-tour-to-the-hole-in-the-rock.a48106255.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758645/326a4387-c2e1-4f20-bb07-88b77bbf0974.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands: 4.5 Hour Day Cruise and Island Getaway Tour 4h 30m 9.8/10 98 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-4-5-hour-day-cruise-and-island-getaway-tour.a4758645.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4853154/2147bea8-fe98-4e41-ab23-e92988cbc3e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion 5h 30m 9.8/10 50 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-full-day-tall-ship-sailing-excursion.a4853154.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![From Paihia: The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4785257/d198b6c5-ecd0-4668-ace9-053a075efd32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: The Rock Adventure Overnight Cruise 22h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $287 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-paihia-the-rock-adventure-overnight-cruise.a4785257.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45272433/dc6e6478-c4d4-40c6-ad11-bc267261f50a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Day Cruise & Island Tour - Snorkel/Wildlife/Paddleboard/Islands 3h 30m 10/10 32 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/day-cruise-island-tour-snorkel-wildlife-paddleboard-islands.a45272433.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1296244/4666e0c1-8bac-4286-a69d-72b29361a3c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach 2h Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-at-omaha-beach.a1296244.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![The Rock Adventure Day Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4563962/307a42ce-ff75-4e24-8c70-5af8cc0ecb51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Rock Adventure Day Cruise 6h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $173 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-rock-adventure-day-cruise.a4563962.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396244/1952bd48-42b1-4c4b-a7cb-f3178137b656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-surf-lesson-te-arai-beach.a1396244.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Rainbow Warrior Dive Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/729755/c5fb62e0-00d3-4d1d-ae72-f929682c50aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rainbow Warrior Dive Charter 1d $198 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rainbow-warrior-dive-charter.a729755.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48137548/0002adaa-7a88-4069-b229-0718c92e3556.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour 3h 10/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/paihia-russell-hole-in-the-rock-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48137548.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48410498/5e8275dd-5277-4d72-9e9e-cbb19c14272c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hole in the Rock Tour & Bay of Islands Cruise 3h 8.8/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/hole-in-the-rock-tour-bay-of-islands-cruise.a48410498.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51972084/2a4702bb-ec02-4c2c-a19d-dbbde4448e8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour 1h Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-zealand-milky-way-glowworm-cave-tour.a51972084.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![New Zealand: Starburst Cathedral in Milky Way Glowworm Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51689987/85bec4a9-10e6-4140-a40f-1554cc02d269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### New Zealand: Starburst Cathedral in Milky Way Glowworm Cave 1h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/new-zealand-starburst-cathedral-in-milky-way-glowworm-cave.a51689987.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4853154/2147bea8-fe98-4e41-ab23-e92988cbc3e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bay of Islands: Full-Day Tall Ship Sailing Excursion 5h 30m 9.8/10 50 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/bay-of-islands-full-day-tall-ship-sailing-excursion.a4853154.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396244/1952bd48-42b1-4c4b-a7cb-f3178137b656.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Hour Surf Lesson - Te Arai Beach 2h 30m 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/2-hour-surf-lesson-te-arai-beach.a1396244.activity-details?&rid=553248635996998407&location=Whangarei+District&swp=off) ![Private 2 Hour Surf 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