Riverside Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
Town Basin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Whangarei with a trip to Town Basin Marina. Stroll along the beaches or visit the spas in the area.
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.
Claphams National Clock Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Claphams National Clock Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Amble around the area's marina or 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 an afternoon exploring the galleries in Reyburn House during your trip to Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Abbey Caves
Abbey Caves is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Mair Park and Town Basin Marina if you have time to explore the area.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Tutukaka Marina
- Quarry Arts Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Tutukaka Headland
- Mermaid Pool
- Waipu Museum
- Pou
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Claphams Clock Museum