Kensington Travel Guide
Whangarei
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Kensington
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.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Tikipunga
Though Tikipunga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Falls and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.
Kamo
While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- 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