Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Whangarei Falls
Holiday Park & Backpackers
HOSTEL $
( 09-437 0609;
www.whangareifalls.co.nz
; 12 Ngunguru Rd, Glenbervie; dm $26-28, s $42-52, d
& tw $56-66; )
Located 5km from Whangarei CBD but a short walk from Whangarei
Falls, with good-value cabins and dorms, some with small kitchenettes. There's also
room for tents and campervans.
Whangarei Top 10
HOLIDAY PARK $
( 09-437 6856;
www.whangareitop10.co.nz
;
24 Mair St; sites from $21, units $75-130; )
This centrally located riverside holiday park has friendly owners, a better-than-aver-
age set of units, and supershiny stainless-steel surfaces. Mair St is off Hatea Dr, north of
the city centre.
Whangarei Views
B&B $$$
( 09-437 6238;
www.whangareiviews.co.nz
; 5 Kensington Heights Rise; s/d/apt $109/139/149;
)
Modern and peaceful, with a self-contained two-bedroom flat downstairs and a
B&B room in the main part of the house. To get here, follow the directions to Quarry
Gardens (
Click here
)
. Kensington Heights Rise is off Russell Rd, and yes, the views are
excellent.
BK's Pohutukawa Lodge
MOTEL $$$
( 09-430 8634;
www.pohutukawalodge.co.nz
; 362 Western Hills Dr; units $125-150; )
Just
west of town, this nicely furnished motel has 14 units with well-kept facilities and ample
parking.
Lodge Bordeaux
MOTEL $$$
$$$
( 09-438 0404;
www.lodgebordeaux.co.nz
;
361 Western Hills Dr; apt $195-230; )
Lodge
Bordeaux has tasteful units with stellar kitchens and bathrooms (most with spa baths),
private balconies and access to excellent wine. To get here, take Rust Ave and turn left
into Western Hills Dr.
Eating
Nectar
CAFE $
