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Whangarei

Popular places to visit

Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing

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.

Town Basin Marina
Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a garden

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.

Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Botanica & Cafler Park which includes interior views and a park

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.

Botanica & Cafler Park
Claphams National Clock Museum

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.

Claphams National Clock Museum
Whangarei featuring heritage architecture, a park and a house

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.

Reyburn House

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.

Whangarei Art Museum

Top hotels in Portland

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
The price is ₹8,727 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹8,727
₹10,181 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (539 reviews)
"Great venue"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is ₹6,459 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹6,459
₹7,511 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls ...
8/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)
"Tidy older motel. Clean, bed was hard"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangarei
The price is ₹7,792 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹7,792
₹8,961 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (312 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, clean facility, everything works. Spa is great."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Continental Motel
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"A bit outdated, no light switch near bed for ceiling lights. Bed was comfortable, needed extra pillows."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

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Aaron Court Motel
Motel Six

Motel Six

3 out of 5
153 Bank Street, Whangarei
The price is ₹5,575 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹5,575
₹6,475 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library Arts ...
8/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
"Quiet clean room, convenient for our overnight stay, with everything we needed. Close to shops and amenities."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Motel Six
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka

4 out of 5
1 Marina Drive, Rd3, Tutukaka
The price is ₹7,812 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹7,812
₹8,983 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (525 reviews)
"Room size was great anf perfect for a family. Staff at the restaurant were amazing and went above and beyond. Fantastic job!"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Portland

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Otaika

While Otaika may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.

Otaika
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Raumanga

When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Raumanga
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Port Whangarei

When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Port Whangarei
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Onerahi

4/5(1 area review)

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Onerahi
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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.

Morningside
Botanica & Cafler Park showing forests

Avenues

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

Avenues

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