Pukenui Forest 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Admission Ticket
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Other neighbourhoods around Pukenui Forest
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Horahora
While Horahora isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
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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.
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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.
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Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Reyburn House
- Mermaid Pool
- Mount Manaia
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Waipu Museum
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Mair Park
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Clarke Homestead
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Pou
- Tuatara Gallery