Kensington
Whangarei
Visit Kensington
Popular places to visit
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Things to do
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Kensington Hotel Deals
Kensington Motel
Fantastic
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Very clean but sink and carpet stains
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Well maintained rooms, it was clean and tidy fresh towels and face cloths daily. The staff were very polite. Would go back and stay there again worth the amount paid.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Property is old.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
Continental Motel
shops nearby close did not require laundry
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.