Whangarei Heads is approximately 30 km south-east of Whangarei, the largest city in Northland, New Zealand. We are three hours north of Auckland, two hours south of the Bay of Islands, thirty five minutes from Whangarei airport.
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city and its airport is the gateway for international travel to NZ. There are frequent trans-Tasman flights to major Australian cities and a wide range of long haul routes via Asia and the Americas.
Travelers arriving at Auckland Airport have the choice of flying to Whangarei Airport or finishing the journey by car or on public transport.
The motorway known as State Highway 1 is well signposted for Whangarei (largest town in the Northland region) as it leaves downtown Auckland and crosses the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
The motorway ends around 25km north of Auckland but State Highway 1 continues all the way to Whangarei. The drive is a pleasant two and a half hours with frequent views of the coast and opportunities to break the journey (e.g. at the Waiwera Thermal Baths or at Warkworth).
All buses serving the tourist destinations in the Bay of Islands or further north stop at Whangarei.
Drivers entering Whangarei should follow the signs to the Town Basin or Whangarei Heads. From the Town Basin cross the bridge and head to Onerahi. Turn left past the New World supermarket and follow the road around the harbour to Parua Bay (about 20km). Just past the shopping centre, garage and school turn right to Whangarei Heads. Follow the road through McLeod Bay and over the hill into Taurikura. Just past the tennis court turn left into Ody Road. We are 3.95 km along this road, look for the sign on your left.
If you have arrived at Whangarei Airport you can hire a car or arrange for us to pick you up, $30.00 per person return (minimum $80 return). We can also collect you from the coach terminal in central Whangarei, $40.00 per person return (minimum $100 return). Please let us know if you need to be picked up when you make your booking.