Located 170 kms north of Auckland, Whangarei is New Zealand's northern city and commercial centre for the Far North/Northland region. 

Whangarei is situated between forested hills and a deep water harbour and surrounded by fertile farmland with orchards. The city features  - Parahaki - New Zealand's largest Maori Pa complex.

Whangarei is served by InterCity Coachlines, smaller coach Operators, Air New Zealand Link air services from Auckland.