Mangapai Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Hundertwasser Art Centre during your trip to Whangarei.
Activities
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Mangapai Hotel Deals
Off-Grid Luxury - Soak In The View
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice staff, great room and convenient
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Continental Motel
We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Aaron Court Motel
It was a really nice honest, good value little place. Not flash, but enough.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Quest Whangarei
Great location, centre of city, rooms well appointed, quest are our preferred accommodation when travelling, and it was up to our usual expectations from a quest. Only comment he had is the car parking underneath is a bit tight. But overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Mangapai
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Mt Manaia.
Otaika
While Otaika may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Town Basin Marina and Botanica & Cafler Park.
Takahiwai
Check out nearby sights like Reotahi Bay while you're spending some time in Takahiwai and the surrounding area.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mangapai Travel Guide
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Ruakaka Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Lang's Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Mount Manaia
- Mangawhai Golf Club
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Northland Event Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Mair Park
- Reyburn House
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Dargaville Museum
- Taha Awa Riverside Gardens
- Waipu Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
