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.
Activities

Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Maunu Hotel Deals

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

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

Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel was a good choice for my two night stay. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Maunu

Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.

Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

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.

Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.
Maunu Travel Guide
- Kiwi North: Museum
- Clarke Homestead
- Ruakaka Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Matapouri Bay
- Ocean Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Mermaid Pool
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Waipu Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Reyburn House
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Pou
