Avenues Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Quarry Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Quarry Arts Centre during your stay in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Avenues
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
"Very clean, had everything we needed for our stay. Good free parking. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
"Lovely accommodation. Very reminiscent of Tuscany"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
"We had a great overnight stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & helpful staff, close to the town basin & restaurants."
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"Toilet seat was broken, carpet in hall and room was very worn, ants in the bathroom. Decor is very dated! Service at check in was poor, stood there for approximately 5mins before being acknowledged"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Discovery Settlers Hotel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avenues
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Hundertwasser Art Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Hundertwasser Art Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
