# Whangarei Falls

> A 26-metre waterfall on the Hātea River, with a flat path to the viewing area and a loop track past the top and bottom of the drop.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-whangarei-falls/

A 26-metre waterfall on the Hātea River, with a flat path to the viewing area and a loop track past the top and bottom of the drop. The car park is close to the falls. Swimming in the pool below is popular in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Whangārei, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -35.6850, 174.3580

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-auckland-north-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Waipu Cove Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waipu-cove/) – 33 km
- [Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawakawa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-hundertwasser-toilets-kawakawa/) – 43 km
- [Kauri Museum, Matakohe](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-kauri-museum-matakohe/) – 49 km
- [Mangawhai Cliff Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mangawhai-cliff-walk/) – 50 km

## FAQs

### Where is Whangarei Falls?

Whangarei Falls is in Whangārei, New Zealand, at GPS -35.6850, 174.3580.

### Which road trips pass Whangarei Falls?

Whangarei Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Auckland to Whangārei by the north-east coast.

### What is there to see near Whangarei Falls?

Places worth a stop nearby: Waipu Cove Beach (33 km), Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawakawa (43 km), Kauri Museum, Matakohe (49 km) and Mangawhai Cliff Walk (50 km).

### When is the best time to visit Whangarei Falls?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March, June–August and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)