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
Enjoy an outing to Quarry Arts Centre during your stay in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Top hotels in Avenues
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
"Very clean, had everything we needed for our stay. Good free parking. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
"Lovely accommodation. Very reminiscent of Tuscany"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
"We had a great overnight stay and would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly & helpful staff, close to the town basin & restaurants."
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"Beds were very comfortable, the lighting was all on one switch, so couldn’t have lower dimmed lights on in the evening. The shower was very small. Room entry doors were very noisy as guests came & went, maybe they should all be fitted with an automatic door closure."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Continental Motel
"Rooms were very clean. Beds comfy. Kitchen had everything in it. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to supermarkets. All of the above made it a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 19 May 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 Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Hundertwasser Art Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Hundertwasser Art Centre 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.
