Tikipunga 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.
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.
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 Tikipunga
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Staff was excellent, the room was a little tired but fine, the best part was we had a perfect view of our boat in the harbor,
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
They called with my late arrival when I rang them to say I'd be there after hours. I used the hot plate and pot provided. It's not brand new or luxurious but is comfortable and spacious and I'll stay there again
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The room was not great. AC was old, carpet was stained, bathroom sink was really slow to drain. Staff were very good and understanding. We only stayed one of the three nights booked. Will not go back.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Everything was clean and tidy in most all of the unit (except for sanitary bin in the toilet which didn't look like it had been emptied for a while - which gave us the ICK). The pool was basic and clean and refreshing on a muggy day.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Quest Whangarei
Great location in the centre of Whangarei. Spotless room, comfortable bed, good shower, a well equipped kitchen and friendly hosts on reception. Now the bad - this hotel lists a "Safe" in the "More" section of the information for each room type - there was no safe in my room - the hotel should really ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tikipunga
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
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.
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.
Abbey Caves
Abbey Caves is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
