Otaika 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.
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.
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 Otaika 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
Good, loved the spa though temperature was very hot my 7 year old. Nice room was clean and tidy. Was quiet had a good sleep. Nice spacious bathroom with good shower.
Reviewed on 14 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 Otaika
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Otaika Travel Guide
- Ruakaka Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Matapouri Bay
- Ocean Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Mermaid Pool
- Mount Manaia
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Waipu Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Reyburn House
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Pou
- Mair Park
