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🇳🇿 Whangārei Day Trip Guide: Art, Nature & Family Fun!

Just 2.5 hours north of Auckland, Whangārei is perfect for a chill day out—whether you're into artsy vibes, waterfalls, or lazy waterfront strolls! Here’s why it’s worth a visit: 🎨 Must-Visit: Hundertwasser Art Centre ✨ A visual feast! The last building designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser (same artist as Kawakawa’s famous toilets!). 📸 Photo ops: Swirling mosaics, wavy floors & a rooftop garden (panoramic views!). 🖼️ Inside: Galleries, a café, and quirky art shops. We missed it by 15 mins—next time! 🌿 Other Highlights 📍 Whangārei Falls (26m tall!) – Easy walk, misty & magical 🌵 Botanica Gardens – Free cactus & fern displays in a serene setting ⏰ Clapham’s Clock Museum – 400+ antique clocks (quirky & fun!) 🛶 Town Basin Marina – Art trails, cafes & boat-watching by the water 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-Friendly Perks • Weekend markets (fresh food + live music!) • Short walks – Waterfront paths + playgrounds #WhangāreiAdventures #NZWeekendEscapes #ArtAndNature

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🇳🇿 Whangārei Day Trip Guide: Art, Nature & Family Fun!

Just 2.5 hours north of Auckland, Whangārei is perfect for a chill day out—whether you're into artsy vibes, waterfalls, or lazy waterfront strolls! Here’s why it’s worth a visit: 🎨 Must-Visit: Hundertwasser Art Centre ✨ A visual feast! The last building designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser (same artist as Kawakawa’s famous toilets!). 📸 Photo ops: Swirling mosaics, wavy floors & a rooftop garden (panoramic views!). 🖼️ Inside: Galleries, a café, and quirky art shops. We missed it by 15 mins—next time! 🌿 Other Highlights 📍 Whangārei Falls (26m tall!) – Easy walk, misty & magical 🌵 Botanica Gardens – Free cactus & fern displays in a serene setting ⏰ Clapham’s Clock Museum – 400+ antique clocks (quirky & fun!) 🛶 Town Basin Marina – Art trails, cafes & boat-watching by the water 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-Friendly Perks • Weekend markets (fresh food + live music!) • Short walks – Waterfront paths + playgrounds #WhangāreiAdventures #NZWeekendEscapes #ArtAndNature

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