Mangapai Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
Town Basin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Whangarei with a trip to Town Basin Marina. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Whangarei Quarry Gardens, a lovely green space in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Botanica & Cafler Park
You can find out about the history of Whangarei with a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Reyburn House
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Reyburn House in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Claphams National Clock Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Claphams National Clock Museum during your travels in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Mangapai
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Easy as
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Room was average, price is what you get, extra costs for any extras like daily cleaning of room
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very friendly staff, clean snd comfortable room. Pool great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Quest Whangarei
Lovely clean room Very spacious
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
The staff were friendly, the room was comfortable and clean. We liked it.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mangapai
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Botanica & Cafler Park.
Takahiwai
Check out nearby sights like Reotahi Bay while you're spending some time in Takahiwai and the surrounding area.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Onerahi
While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mt Manaia and Whangarei Art Museum.
