Whangarei is a lovely city in New Zealand's Northland region, best known as the home of impressive Whangarei Falls, often considered to be New Zealand's most photogenic waterfall. The charming city, which was once the home of New Zealand's largest Maori Pa, showcases fortification excavations atop beautiful volcanic Mount Parihaka. Visitors can ascend the mountain peak and explore a war memorial or enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding region. In town, the Claphams Clock Museum displays eclectic vintage clocks, while the Town Basin offers a full-service marina and delightful shopping and dining destinations. Nearby, native kiwi bird populations are protected at Maunu's natural history museum, which is home to a native bird recovery center.

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