Whangarei Central Travel Guide
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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.
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 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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hundertwasser Art Centre during your trip to Whangarei.
Top hotels in Whangarei Central
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
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
I like old buildings so that was cool. Location is great. Only downside is parking is tough.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice staff, great room and convenient
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Welcoming and great room
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Continental Motel
We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whangarei Central
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 Town Basin Marina and Northland Event Centre.
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 Quarry Gardens.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whangarei Central Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Town Basin Marina
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Pou
- Claphams Clock Museum
- Old Library Arts Centre
- Ruakaka Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Tutukaka Marina
- Mermaid Pool
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Tutukaka Headland
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Waipu Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
