Avenues Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
Botanica & Cafler Park
See one of New Zealand’s largest collections of native ferns in a tranquil garden complex and explore the adjoining park for a relaxing time.
Town Basin Marina
Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
Reyburn House
Visit Whangarei's oldest settlers house at its scenic riverside location in the Town Basin, to browse one of New Zealand’s delightful art galleries.
Claphams National Clock Museum
Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.
Quarry Arts Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Quarry Arts Centre during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Avenues
Lodge Bordeaux
Nice room, great staff . . . just a short overnight stay, but I'll be back.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Very clean
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Everything was perfect. What made this accommodation better in contrast to others, is that the staff were extra friendly.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
The room was clean & very comfortable. There is a heated swimming pool and Easy walk into town.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean room , good for a quick stop over , love the shower pressure good for washing my thick hair haha
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Yes, off street parking was a bonus
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 Town Basin Marina.
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 Whangarei Art Museum, 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.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
