Springfield Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Springfield Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025
Quest Whangarei
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
Collie’s beach house
Reviewed on 10 July 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Springfield
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia are some notable places to visit nearby.
One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.
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.
Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mcleod Bay and Mount Manaia.
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.
Springfield Travel Guide
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Lang's Beach
- Mangawhai Village Market
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Northland Event Centre
- Mangawhai Golf Club
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Reyburn House
- Waipu Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Mangawhai Museum
- Pou
