Port Whangarei Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Port Whangarei
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 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 Port Whangarei 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 Port Whangarei
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.
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.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, 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.
Port Whangarei 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
- 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
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
