Pukenui Forest Travel Guide
Whangarei
Visit Pukenui Forest
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.
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Things to do
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Top hotels in Pukenui Forest
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Road noise an issue.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Well maintained rooms, it was clean and tidy fresh towels and face cloths daily. The staff were very polite. Would go back and stay there again worth the amount paid.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The pool is not heated so unless it is sunny for a number of days before, it is cool. The area around it looked weathered. Our room was ok but a bit tired. I didn't think it was worth the money I spent on it.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Continental Motel
shops nearby close did not require laundry
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
I recently stayed at this hotel and had a mixed experience. I booked the room one day in advance through the Expedia app, where it was clearly mentioned that air-conditioning was included. However, when I arrived, there was no air conditioner in the room—only a heater, which made it very uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pukenui Forest
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Kamo
While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
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.
