Parks, farms, gardens and vineyards
Listings
Longview Estate
http://www.longviewwines.co.nz/
Vineyard and winery producing a range of whites, reds and a port. Open for both sales and tastings. Located on the edge of Whangarei city.
Russell Fransham Subtropicals
Commercial nursery at Matapouri, where the subtropical gardens with various exotic and unusual (for New Zealand) plants are open to the public on weekends and public holidays.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
http://www.whangareiquarrygardens.org.nz/
Public gardens some five minutes drive from Whangarei city centre. The community project involves the expansion and maintenance of sub-tropical gardens with various themed areas, water features and a diverse fauna.