Regent 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.
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
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Regent Hotel Deals
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Friendly and helpful, let us in as soon as she could. Clean and quiet because at the end of a cul de sac yet convenient for going places. The hob took some working out how to use! The bathroom and shower door arrangement tight!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Continental Motel
Room 1 is a bit old, it could be more attractive if renewed the bathroom, no ventilation system. However the staff is very kind and helpful, that is why we gave 5 stars
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Motel Six
As soon as we arrived we felt welcomed, the owners are absolutely lovely, rooms were clean and well stocked. Convenient location with town, supermarkets and takeaways all within walking distance. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Lovely hosts very friendly an also got a beautiful welcome from their gorgeous fur babies!
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Nice 5 bedrooms villa BNB at Whangarei Town center. Next to supermarket/ schools
Lovely hosts. Comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for a large family.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Regent
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Botanica & Cafler Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum.
