Activities

Pilgrim Planet is Ideally located for exploring Whangarei and the superb Mair Park bush/river walkway on foot. Within easy driving distance are the many beaches of the Whangarei Heads and Tutukaka Coast. Or you can enjoy other local activities available including diving, surfing, fishing, golf, Heritage Park & Kiwi House, and the Whangarei Waterfalls. Why not make this your base while you explore Northland's beauty and kauri forests?

Activities within walking distance from Pilgrim Planet

Mair Park/Hatea River/Mt Parahaki walkways
Town Basin shops, cafes and walkway
Central Whangarei shops, restaurants, bars and cinema complex
Aquatic Adventure Centre with Olympic-sized swimming pool (under construction)
Art & Crafts trail

Other Local Activities

The Whangarei Falls and AH Reid Memorial Park walkway and kauri grove
Golf courses
Whangarei Heads beaches for swimming, surfing and walking; Mt Manaia walkway
Tutukaka Coast: diving, beaches, walkways, fishing and cafes
Whangarei Heritage Park, Museum and Kiwi North
Zion Wildlife Gardens, Quarry Gardens and Quarry Craft Co-Op

Daytrip Activities

The Bay of Islands is only 1 hour’s drive from Pilgrim Planet with Waitangi Treaty Grounds, historic Russell village, Paihia and Kerikeri
The rugged West Coast of Northland including Kai Iwi Lakes, Waipoua Kauri Forest and Hokianga harbour
Waipu, Ruakaka and Bream Bay are stunning coastal locations ½ hour south of Whangarei