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.
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 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.
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 Whangarei Central Hotel Deals
Quest Whangarei
"Please don’t book this hotel until you have confirmed parking. I was made to park outside farmers and then walk through farmers with all my bags to enter the hotel. I came back late after a work function and again had to park in a dark carpark outside farmers, walk over 300m down a dark alley to ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
"Was very close to all places I needed to go"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"It was nice room was clean. Bit too comfortable."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Continental Motel
"Nothing to complain"
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
"For what we needed, the accommodation was very pleasing."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
"the hotel is quiet, nothing strange and no complaint at all, the reception staff was super friendly and nice, although the facility might be a little outdated, but it is good for value."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Whangarei Central
One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.
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 Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.
Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
