Areas of interest There are popular places within the catchment area of Port Nikau. These are • Town Basin Marina • Onerahi Airport • Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve • Skate Park/BMX Track The Onerahi Airport, located South East of the Town Basin at Handforth Street, is an easy 10 minute drive from Whangarei CBD. There is plenty of Accommodation for those wishing to stay prior to their flight including Kingsgate Hotel which is only an 8 minute drive on the way to the Airport.
Pohe Island - Skate Park, BMX Track Image taken from: http://www.whangarei.seniornet.co.nz/
Various forms of transport are available for those who don’t have their own cars including taxis, rental cars and the City Link bus which runs from the Whangarei CBD to the entrance of Onerahi Airport. The nearest shops is a 3 minute drive or 20 minute walk from the Airport. http://www.whangareiairport.co.nz/index.htm - Reference The Skate Park has a good open layout and flow that is suitable for beginners to advanced. The park is popular and well used by local visitors.
Onerahi Airport Image taken from: http://www.whangareiairport.co.nz/images/aerial. jpg
Those who prefer a two-wheeled adventure can enjoy an exhilarating race of the UCI International Standard BMX 400m track directly next door. It is also open for public use. A skater designed park with good open layout and flow, and suitable for beginners to advanced. The park is popular and well used by local boarders. Also enjoy the street art on show at the bowl. The Skate & BMX Track is a 5 min drive east of the Town Basin, over the Hatea River. http://www.whangareinz. com/activities/detail/whangarei-skate-park-bmx-track Reference
Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve Image taken from: http://www.sail-world.com/photos/Alt_ Whangarei_Harbour.jpg
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