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.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Quarry Arts Centre during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
Whangarei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: admission & guided tour
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Top hotels in Avenues
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Lovely motel, probably one of the cleanest and most well maintained property I've stayed at. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Located a little outside the centre, it was easy to find. Big car park, big room with everything we needed. Everything was clean & new looking. We enjoyed Whangarei, there was a regatta & a vintage car gathering (apparently every fortnight at one of the cafe carparks).
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Lodge Bordeaux
Great spot to stay with huge rooms. Very friendly staff at checkin.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Good
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Pacific Rendezvous
James welcomed sincerely and warmly. There was such a serenity to the property. Lawns were mowed, edges clipped, everything kept neat and very clean. All the staff were friendly and helpful. And the location was superb. The views were unbelievable. Such beauty in every direction. It was a restorative, ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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 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.
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.
