Avenues Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Quarry Arts Centre during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Activities
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Avenues Hotel Deals
Lodge Bordeaux
A very nicely appointed room. Very clean and comfortable. Good value.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Perfect room very clean and new
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Comfy bed and everything was clean!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Room was lovely, clean and comfortable. Staff were amazing. Great location.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Rooms were clean and tidy. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avenues
Woodhill
Woodhill is well liked for its spas. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Quarry Arts Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Reyburn House.
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Reyburn House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
