Portland 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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Portland
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 Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
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.
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.
Horahora
While Horahora isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
- Town Basin Marina
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Ruakaka Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Lang's Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Tutukaka Marina
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Northland Event Centre
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Mermaid Pool
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Reyburn House
- Waipu Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Mair Park
- Kiwi North: Museum