Pukenui Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pukenui Forest
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.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Pukenui Forest
Horahora
While Horahora isn't home to many top sights, Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Quarry Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
Woodhill
Woodhill is well liked for its spas. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- 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
- Waipu Museum
- Reyburn House
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Mair Park
- Kiwi North: Museum