Kensington Travel Guide

Whangarei

A garden with a waterfall, red and pink flowers, and a rocky landscape.
A gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and large leaves.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and flowering plants.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and a large rock.
A dense tropical forest with various green plants, including large aloe vera plants and ferns.

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

9.0/10 (94 reviews)
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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Things to do

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

฿855
per adult
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is located by the picturesque Town Basin marina.

Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy

฿570
per adult
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei

Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More

฿5,699
per traveller
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
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Top hotels in Kensington

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

2 out of 5
85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
The price is ฿2,894 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,894
฿3,328 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews)
"The room was spotless and shining, with everything you and walking distance to the local restaurants, cafes etc."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Kensington Motel
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is ฿3,380 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,380
฿3,887 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8/10 Very good! (663 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is ฿2,525 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
฿2,525
฿2,904 total
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (562 reviews)
"Great communication nice and tidy units, great location for us."

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

4 out of 5
73 Motel Road Tutukaka Northland
The price is ฿3,695 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,695
฿4,249 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Pacific Rendezvous
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is ฿2,606 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿2,606
฿2,997 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (388 reviews)
"Good location, great room"

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Continental Motel
Motel Six

Motel Six

3 out of 5
153 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is ฿2,315 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,315
฿2,662 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library Arts Centre ...
8.2/10 Very good! (330 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Motel Six
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal landscape with a rugged cliff, a bay with a small town, and rolling hills.

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 Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

A coastal landscape with a rugged cliff, a bay with a small town, and rolling hills.

Marsden Cove

While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Marsden Point

While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.

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