Marsden Cove Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Marsden Cove
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.
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.
Activities
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Marsden Cove Hotel Deals
ENTIRE BACH AND SECTION TO YOURSELF!
Have stayed there over a number of years, always enjoyable. Great location for what we need.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2024
Relax Swim Boat Fish Explore at our classic family friendly kiwi beach bach
Quintessential kiwi bach, great location, sensational views, everything we needed for a weekend escape with friends.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2022
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Modern room with good facilities
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Everything was perfect as always. Weve stayed here multiple times and were never disappointed
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Continental Motel
Very clean! Lovely staff would definitely recommend!! And would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
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 Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.
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 Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.
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 Mt Manaia and Whangarei Art Museum.
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.
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.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Marsden Cove Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Ruakaka Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Matapouri Bay
- Ocean Beach
- Lang's Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Mount Manaia
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Waipu Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Reyburn House
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Pou
- Mair Park
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