Takahiwai 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.

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.

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.
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 Takahiwai

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice staff, great room and convenient
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Welcoming and great room
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Clean and tidy we always enjoy staying at this place. Parking is good and always feel safe. Lovely staff.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025

Continental Motel
All good
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

Quest Whangarei
Great location, centre of city, rooms well appointed, quest are our preferred accommodation when travelling, and it was up to our usual expectations from a quest. Only comment he had is the car parking underneath is a bit tight. But overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takahiwai

Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Bream Head Coast Walks are some notable places to visit nearby.

One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Bream Head Coast Walks.

Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reotahi Bay and Mount Manaia.

Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Northland Event Centre.

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.

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.
