Otangarei Travel 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.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Otangarei
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
Tikipunga
Though Tikipunga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Falls and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kamo
While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Tutukaka Marina
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Mermaid Pool
- Mair Park
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Reyburn House
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Northland Event Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Tuatara Gallery
- Kiwi North: Museum