Whangarei Airport - WRE Whangarei
Within ten minutes from the northernmost city in New Zealand is the Whangarei Airport. Located within the town of Whangarei, New Zealand, the airport offers fantastic views of the harbor upon landing. Its location along Onerahi places passengers near the central business district and lots of local shops. Near the airport are plenty of accommodation options that will cater to the needs of those on a corporate trip. The airport has an IATA code of WRE, which is an abbreviation for the city’s name.
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The WRE Whangarei Airport has a single passenger terminal and two gates for regional flights. The public airport has two runways, one-asphalt measuring 3,599 feet and a grass runway at 1,558 feet. In 2009, the airport recorded a total of almost 19000 flights. The Whangarei Airport is the gateway for exploring the Onerahi peninsula, with a lot of cities to choose from. SunAir and Air New Zealand Link bring travelers to and from the cities of Auckland, Tauranga, Rtorua, and Hamilton. From the airport, tourists can easily venture to the cities of Tutukaka, Ngunguru, and Woodhill.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Within less than a mile from the Whangarei Airport are the budget-friendly accommodations offered by the Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei, which offers mini-bars, toilets and baths, and TVs in every room. Business travelers should check out the facilities of the Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Center, which offers free parking spaces as well as internet access. Travelers could also enter the region through the Bay of Islands Airport, which is located within Kerikeri, New Zealand.
