Riverside 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.

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.

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.
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 Riverside

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
very cleaned room, very friendly staff, excellent bar and food.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Great location, Great vibe away from Auckland and very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing experience!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
All good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Continental Motel
Good value good location, no fuss
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Discovery Settlers Hotel
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 Claphams National Clock Museum.

Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.

Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.

Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.

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.
