Whangārei Falls Holiday Park & Backpackers

Bay of Islands & Northland


Located 5km from central Whangārei, but a short walk from Whangārei Falls, this holiday park has good-value cabins, some with small kitchenettes but none with private bathrooms. It's also part of the YHA network and has a 10-bed dorm with bunks, along with smaller backpackers rooms.


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