Whangarei Heads
in Whangarei of Northland, New Zealand
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Whangarei Airport (8 mi) - Dargaville Aerodrome (35 mi)
- Kaikohe Airport (46 mi)
- Kerikeri Airport (51 mi)
- Great Barrier Aerodrome (62 mi)
- Waiheke Reeve Airport (76 mi)
- Auckland International Airport (84 mi)
- Ardmore Airport (88 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -35.817 and 174.500 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -35° 49' 0" and E 174° 30' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - NZD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Maori
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 06:23 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
- UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:58 am and 8:25 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- 35.814 and -5.498 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ain Laagayez - References
- This place on Wikipedia
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Delve into Whangarei Heads
Whangarei Heads in Whangarei (Northland) is a city located in New Zealand about 378 mi (or 609 km) north of Wellington, the country's capital town.
Current time in Whangarei Heads is now 06:23 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Auckland with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Whangarei Heads, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in New Zealand is Whangarei Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Whangarei, Auckland, Kaitaia, Hamilton and Tauranga. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 27°C / 80 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 22°C / 72 °F |
| Night Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 38% |
| Air Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Thursday, 5th of December 2024
27°C (81 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.
Friday, 6th of December 2024
23°C (73 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Saturday, 7th of December 2024
24°C (75 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
skateboard slam
little robi (7 years old) ripping it up.
Big Moocher!
Fishing Henry Island, Oakura Bay, Northland, New Zealand, Tahu pulling up approx. 14lb Snapper.
ANABATIC's Hell Kite. New Zealand's own Kiteboarding brand.
New Zealand is a slice of Heaven, it's uncrowded and the locals are free to ride like Hell. When it's windy there is no better place to be. This wee clip is our first one showing off our Black...
NZ Kiteboard Nationals 2008 Downwind Race
Down wind race from Marsden Point - light winds + 35 kites = carnage!
Juvenile Kingfish in Marsden Cove Marina
Juvenile kingfish in marsden cove marina, found while looking for Mediterranean Fan worm ( sabella spallanzanii ) April 30 3013.
Building 'Spot On' - video
Almost ready for launching 'Spot On' the new craft for Marsden Cove Fishing Charters. They are based in Marsden Cove, a new marina in One Tree Point / Bream Bay at the entrance to the Whangarei...
NZ Tsunami March 2011
Sea surge in Marsden Cove from the Tsunami 11th of March off the coast of Japan.
Storm Northland NZ
A storm event over NZ july 26 & 27, 2008.
![preview picture of video 'Killer whales surround my kayak, Whangarei Heads [HD]'](https://img.youtube.com/vi/jXRwv4igFB8/mqdefault.jpg "'Killer whales surround my kayak, Whangarei Heads [HD]'")
Killer whales surround my kayak, Whangarei Heads [HD]
It's hard to get steady footage when you are shaking like a leaf. Filmed @ Mcleod Bay 23/08/11, Whangarei Heads.
Chainsawing with my first HelpX-host Liane - Urquharts Bay, Whangarei Heads, 05.10.2013
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Marsden Point
Marsden Point is a head of the Whangarei Harbour, near Whangarei, New Zealand, lying close to the northern tip of Bream Bay. It is also a major industrial area, containing Marsden Point Oil Refinery, the country's only such facility, and two large defunct power plant stations. Marsden Bay is immediately to the west of Marsden Point.
Marsden Point Oil Refinery
Marsden Point Oil Refinery is a 96,000 BPD refinery located at Marsden Point, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. It is the only oil refinery in New Zealand, and is operated by Refining NZ.
Taurikura
Taurikura is a small, rural township in the Whangarei District, approximately 30 kilometres south east of Whangarei city in Northland, New Zealand. The town is located on the shores of Calliope Bay at the base of 420 metre high Mt Manaia which, along with Bream Head and the Hen Island, collectively form the ancient remnants of a very large andesitic volcano. Features of Taurikura include a Baptist-owned camp and a general store.
Mount Manaia
Mount Manaia is a dominant landmark approximately 30 kilometres southeast of Whangarei city on the Whangarei Heads peninsula. Standing 420 metres, the summit offers outstanding views of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery, Bream Bay and the Hauraki Gulf to the south, Whangarei Harbour to the west and the Poor Knights Islands and Northland coast to the north.