Kensington Travel Guide

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A garden with a waterfall, red and pink flowers, and a rocky landscape.
A gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and large leaves.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and flowering plants.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and a large rock.
A dense tropical forest with various green plants, including large aloe vera plants and ferns.

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

9.0/10 (94 reviews)
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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Activities

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

NZ$45
per adult
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Private And Exclusive Day Trip Transport To Waitangi Treaty Ground And Paihia

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland

NZ$860
per traveller
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

2 out of 5
85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$191 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$191
per night
24 July - 25 July
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Kensington Motel
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Whangārei Northland Region
The price is NZ$584 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$584
per night
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this holiday home in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Great communication with host. Really lovely house in a nice location, very clean and well kept. (A dryer and BBQ would have been handy to have).Thank you!"

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Whangarei Northland
Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff very tidy cabin where i was staying , kitchen had everything including bbq outside. Great setting.Communication was timely."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is NZ$190 per night from 5 July to 6 July
NZ$190
per night
5 July - 6 July
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
7.8/10 Good! (640 reviews)
"It was nice room was clean. Bit too comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 June 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is NZ$132 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$132
per night
6 July - 7 July
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (104 reviews)
"Really nice cosy room with everything I needed and on a quiet street with no road noise but still within the cbd. I was slightly late for check in but the staff had waited for me and were really friendly."

Reviewed on 29 June 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is NZ$151 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$151
per night
19 July - 20 July
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (549 reviews)
"Our stay was great, staff were very friendly. Room was great. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Kensington
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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.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

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.

Parahaki

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

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.

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