Whangarei Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whangarei Central
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 Whangarei Central
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- Town Basin Marina
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Reyburn House
- Tuatara Gallery
- Pou
- Old Library Arts Centre
- Matapouri Bay
- Ruakaka Beach
- Ocean Beach
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Falls
- Tutukaka Marina
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Mount Manaia
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Mermaid Pool
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Waipu Museum
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park