Avenues Travel Guide
Whangarei
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Quarry Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Quarry Arts Centre during your stay in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Top hotels in Avenues
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
"The room is clean and comfortable. Easy check-in and check-out process. Onsite parking is very convenient. Quite good for NZ standards."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
"We had a 3 night stay in an apartment room which had everything that we needed. Comfy beds and easy parking. We will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
"My stay started out perfectly great — everything lovely. The owners were super-friendly at check‑in, and everything seemed lovely. I was going through a rough time, checked out early, and accidentally left a few things behind, including the key. When I came back the next day, they’d kindly packed ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"Beds were very comfortable, the lighting was all on one switch, so couldn’t have lower dimmed lights on in the evening. The shower was very small. Room entry doors were very noisy as guests came & went, maybe they should all be fitted with an automatic door closure."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Continental Motel
"Handy, simple friendly"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Avenues
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.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House 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.
