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Whangārei Entertainment, Events and Markets

We've gathered a list of the best entertainment options in Whangārei, including markets and the most popular venues for live events.

Breweries

New Zealand is well-known for its craft breweries, and once you sample a beverage from one of these places you'll understand why.

Events

New events and venues pop up all the time, but we think these spots are the most reliable for scheduling regular events.

Local Restaurants

We’ve pulled together a list of some local favourites where you’ll find delicious authentic cuisine from around the world.

Port Nikau Marine News

Voice of the Oceans crew standing on Kat, their sailing catamaran

February 23, 2024

Voice of the Ocean’s Eco-Friendly Sailing Catamaran Docks at Port Nikau

Following a three-year expedition sailing around the world raising awareness about plastic pollution, the Voice of the Oceans crew has made Port Nikau their temporary home. After arriving in December, their crew are taking a well-earned break until April while essential maintenance is undertaken on their sailing catamaran, Kat.

The Port Nikau Marina in Whangarei in the morning with sunshine

January 26, 2024

Port Nikau Marina expansion in Whangārei is a win-win for local contractors and boat owners

The Port Nikau Marina is expanding as the construction of the latest pier is scheduled for completion in late February.

November 15, 2023

Repairing Parlay Revival at Port Nikau

Port Nikau welcomed YouTube sensations Parlay Revival to Eastpoint Marina last week to complete necessary on-water maintenance before they finished their six-year round-the-world trip in a repaired hurricane-damaged catamaran. There aren’t many people who would spend their life savings on a hurricane-damaged catamaran to repair and sail around the world, but that’s exactly what Auckland-born …