Avenues Travel Guide
Whangarei
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.
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.
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
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 Avenues
Lodge Bordeaux
Lovely and clean space, clearly operated by owners who care. We only stayed one night but would put this on our list of places to return to.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Wonderful staff. Good facilities
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
The rooms were spotlessly, clean, reception was very welcoming, there was everything in the room that you needed, the cleaning staff were absolutely lovely, the queen size bed was extremely comfortable, Also a great location to restaurants down at the basin. I would definitely stay at this hotel ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
This hotel is tired and dated. Whilst the staff make every effort to be great hosts the whole venue lacks any wow factor. The walls are damaged and marked - rips out of wallpaper. There are no lifts so you can expect to carry your own luggage up the stairs. My bathroom was full of hair when I arrived, ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The room was lovely and clean. The location is great. I booked this hotel for the pool and based on the photos of it, however when I arrived the pool area had only one lounge chair and everyone else had to lie on the concrete. If I knew the area around the pool wasn’t comfortable I wouldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avenues
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
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.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
