At the edge of Whangarei (off the road to Tutukaka) is a park containing the dramatic Whangarei Falls. You can view these viewing platforms above, walk down to the bottom to see them from below and also enjoy a longer circular walk to the AH Reid Memorial Kauri Park, which takes around 1 hour to complete.
From the Whangarei Falls you can walk all the way to the Whangarei Town Basin via Mair Park or Mt Parahaki for a more challenging bush walk taking several hours.
Parking, toilets and picnic areas are available at the Falls.