Oakleigh 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.
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.
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
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Oakleigh Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Everything was good. Apart from hearing the TV from the room next door at 3am for an hour. Not the hotels fault, but frustrating.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Rooms were clean and tidy. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Yes, off street parking was a bonus
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Clean,helpful staff,small but clean outdoor pool
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
Nice room, great staff . . . just a short overnight stay, but I'll be back.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Continental Motel
The kitchenette was good set-up and rooms were nice size. Staff were awesome.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Oakleigh
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Northland Event Centre.
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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
