Maunu 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.
Kiwi North: Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kiwi North: Museum during your trip to Whangarei.
Our pick of the best Maunu Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Staff was excellent, the room was a little tired but fine, the best part was we had a perfect view of our boat in the harbor,
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
The staff was extremely helpful when told we needed a ground floor room for easy access. The room was clean and well supplied with blankets and pillows. Good air con, the kitchen was supplied for cooking if so chosen, very good guest information to select eating places - Sal’s New York pizza was ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The room was lovely and clean. The location is great. I booked this hotel for the pool and based on the photos of it, however when I arrived the pool area had only one lounge chair and everyone else had to lie on the concrete. If I knew the area around the pool wasn’t comfortable I wouldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very courteous and helpful staff. Clean and well looked after.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Quest Whangarei
Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maunu
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 Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum.
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.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Kamo
While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Botanica & Cafler Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
