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

฿878
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

฿585
per adult
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei

Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More

฿4,388
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 ฿2,970 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,970
฿3,416 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Kensington Motel
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is ฿3,679 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,679
฿4,231 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is ฿2,667 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,667
฿3,067 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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 ...
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Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
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Aaron Court Motel
Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

3.5 out of 5
58 Bank Street Whangarei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,827 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,827
฿4,401 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library Arts Centre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (316 reviews)
"Spacious new clean rooms. Reception closed at 6 but after hours access was easy"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Quest Whangarei
Motel Six

Motel Six

3 out of 5
153 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is ฿2,376 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿2,376
฿2,733 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (324 reviews)
"Friendly staff who go out of their way to help."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 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.

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.

Two lions behind a chain-link fence with a 'Keep Hands Clear' sign.
Photo by Tara Jabbari
Open Photo by Tara Jabbari

Kamo

While Kamo isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are some notable places to visit nearby.

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 Mt Manaia and Whangarei Art Museum.

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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