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.
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 Takahiwai
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Modern room with good facilities
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Everything was perfect as always. Weve stayed here multiple times and were never disappointed
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Continental Motel
Very clean! Lovely staff would definitely recommend!! And would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel was a good choice for my two night stay. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Takahiwai
Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia 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 Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.
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 Mcleod 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 Mt Manaia.
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.
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.
Takahiwai Travel Guide
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Ruakaka Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Ocean Beach
- Lang's Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Tutukaka Headland
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Waipu Museum
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Pou
