Whangarei Central
Whangarei
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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.
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.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Whangarei Central Hotel Deals
Quest Whangarei
"Please don’t book this hotel until you have confirmed parking. I was made to park outside farmers and then walk through farmers with all my bags to enter the hotel. I came back late after a work function and again had to park in a dark carpark outside farmers, walk over 300m down a dark alley to ..."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Reviewed on May 28, 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 May 27, 2026
Continental Motel
"Handy, simple friendly"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
"Just what we needed. Somewhere nice to stay that had the essentials"
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
"Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again"
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Where to stay in Whangarei Central
One Tree Point
While One Tree Point might 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 Mcleod Bay.
Onerahi
While Onerahi might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.
Marsden Cove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marsden Cove and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
