Marsden Cove Travel 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.
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.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Marsden Cove
One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reotahi Bay and Mcleod Bay.
Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Reotahi Bay and Ruakaka Beach.
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 Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mangapai
Check out nearby sights like Waipu Caves while you're spending some time in Mangapai and the surrounding area.
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 Whangarei Art Museum.
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Lang's Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Mount Manaia
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Mair Park
- Reyburn House
- Clarke Homestead
- Northland Event Centre
- Kiwi North: Museum
- Waipu Museum
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Old Library Arts Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park