Whangarei Central Travel Guide

Whangarei

A rural landscape with rolling hills, a valley, and scattered houses.
A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.
A riverside cafe with outdoor seating, a white building with a green roof, and a signboard.
A building with a white facade, a red roof, and a circular sign with the letters 'Q' and 'U' in different colors.
A wooden boardwalk with red flowers, a gazebo, and people sitting at tables.

Stay near popular Whangarei Central attractions

A marina with several sailboats docked, a small bridge, and a restaurant named "Nevo's Restaurant & Bar" with a red roof.

Town Basin Marina

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.
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Things to do

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
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

฿878
per adult
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
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Top hotels in Whangarei Central

Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

3.5 out of 5
58 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is ฿3,440 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,440
฿3,955 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Quest Whangarei
Grand Hotel, Whangarei

Grand Hotel, Whangarei

2.5 out of 5
2 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is ฿2,468 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,468
฿2,839 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Botanica & Cafler Park are located ...
7/10 Good! (415 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is ฿3,621 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,621
฿4,164 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (651 reviews)
"Generally a very pleasant stay . Just 2 comments 1. The bath and shower would be safer with a hand grip. 2 The dining room would benefit from more separation of diners ; e.g glass partitions to improve privacy of dining and conversation"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

4 out of 5
73 Motel Road Tutukaka Northland
The price is ฿4,394 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,394
฿5,053 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (247 reviews)
"Spectacular views and great location. Lovely pool and spa area. Accommodation was a bit dated."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Pacific Rendezvous
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is ฿2,552 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,552
฿2,935 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (558 reviews)
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Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is ฿2,626 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿2,626
฿3,020 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (378 reviews)
"Excellent motel all round! I stay here very regularly. Great value for money."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Continental Motel
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Where to stay in Whangarei Central

Find the best Whangarei Central 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.

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.

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.

Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

A lush garden with a small stream, ferns, and flowering plants.

Kensington

Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Whangarei Central Travel Guide