Port Whangarei Travel Guide
Whangarei
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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.
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.
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.
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 Port Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Great stay. Beds very comfy. Value for money. Only slight thing was you could hear some noise from outside room but not a major problem and definitely not while sleeping.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Rooms were clean and tidy. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
The staff were very friendly, the food was great, service was second to none, the rooms were clean as was the pool, would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very friendly staff, clean snd comfortable room. Pool great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
All staff were so friendly. Room was very clean and very spacious. Great location. A wonderful stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
We had a wonderful stay at Comfort Flames! We stayed for 10 days while visiting family in Whangarei and it was the perfect oasis. The convenience of the room service was unmatched, especially as I am pregnant and have to eat first thing in the morning to not get sick. Raewyn was so hospitable and ...
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Port Whangarei
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, 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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
