Otangarei 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 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

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 Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kamo
While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Botanica & Cafler Park 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.

Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
- Town Basin Marina
- Matapouri Bay
- Ruakaka Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Falls
- Tutukaka Marina
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Northland Event Centre
- Mermaid Pool
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Reyburn House
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Mair Park
- Kiwi North: Museum