After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Ruakaka Beach or Parauwanui Beach. Experience the area's swimming and marina, and make time for local attractions like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina. Other things to see and do in the area are Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Hundertwasser Art Centre.