Whangarei Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





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One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Botanica & Cafler Park.

Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Onerahi
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.

Mata
Plan a visit to nearby attractions like Refining NZ Visitors Centre while you're exploring Mata and the larger area.

Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Bream Head Coast Walks.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Continental Motel
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Regent Residential Villa
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.