Title: Visit Riverside: Best of Riverside, Whangarei Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Riverside](https://expedia.ca/Riverside-Whangarei-Hotels.0-n693203585375772672-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whangarei](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Whangarei](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Riverside Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Riverside.d693203585375772672.Car-Rental-Guide)[Riverside Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Riverside.d693203585375772672.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Riverside ## Whangarei ## Visit Riverside Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whangarei travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei.dx6136961) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Town-Basin-Marina-Whangarei.d553248621563223482.Vacation-Attraction) ![Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330482/7367fb1b-bb61-4a88-8755-9e99e6540cf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whangarei Quarry Gardens Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Quarry-Gardens-Kensington.d6330482.Vacation-Attraction) ![Botanica & Cafler Park showing a park and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967277/738d2305-6c75-4ab7-9c21-562f797e4d24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Botanica-Cafler-Park-Avenues.d553248621526967277.Vacation-Attraction) ![Whangarei showing a house, heritage architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587477487/0b49c673-fd71-4d1b-85d4-e001908aa3f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Reyburn-House-Whangarei.d553248621587477487.Vacation-Attraction) ![Claphams National Clock Museum which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111698/20a4e0fb-a92a-4df2-8c34-26136abffe8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Claphams-National-Clock-Museum-Whangarei.d6111698.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whangarei Art Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Art-Museum-Whangarei.d553248621587477488.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private And Exclusive Day Trip Transport To Waitangi Treaty Ground And Paihia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3336490/7ae1bc88-7f95-473a-986e-333808c247b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland CA $659 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/waitangi-treaty-ground-day-trip-private-transport-from-auckland.a3336490.activity-details) [See all activities in Whangarei](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Riverside Hotel Deals ![Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/39599fa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre 9 Riverside Drive Whangarei CA $151 CA $174 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (606 reviews) Adequate for an overnight business traveller Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=54874&PinnedHotelID=54874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203585375772672) ![Kingswood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623818/842d2385_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingswood Manor Motel 260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland CA $100 CA $116 total Mar 7 - Mar 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (527 reviews) Easy and quick check in Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=9623818&PinnedHotelID=9623818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203585375772672) ![Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848353/8c0327da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka 1 Marina Drive, Rd3 Tutukaka CA $138 CA $158 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Tutukaka ... 9/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews) 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 Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3848353&PinnedHotelID=3848353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203585375772672) ![Discovery Settlers Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6553100/6553049/2a45420c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Settlers Hotel 61 Hatea Drive Whangarei CA $119 CA $138 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (582 reviews) Staff Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=6553049&PinnedHotelID=6553049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203585375772672) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49160000/49150100/49150065/e302f444_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 22 Wolfe Street Whangarei CA $106 CA $121 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (95 reviews) Very courteous and helpful staff. Clean and well looked after. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=49150065&PinnedHotelID=49150065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203585375772672) ![Quest Whangarei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/7259aad9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Whangarei 58 Bank Street Whangarei Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $163 CA $187 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library Arts Centre ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (296 reviews) Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Regent.dx693203638672891904) ![When everything is green and the sheep are having their lambs. This is the kind of view you can get just about anywhere in Whangerei, New Zealand. We climbed 1/2 way up and a nice farmer allowed us to walk the rest of the road on his property to this beautiful property. The warmer the weather the warmer the people! #springfun ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136961/0ab9ddf6-956a-439e-a214-6a658db2a555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whangarei Central If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Whangarei-Central.dx961361278056730624) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parahaki While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Parahaki.dx693203618978373632) ![Botanica & Cafler Park which includes a river or creek and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967277/00b67d1e-21b9-4ed5-b630-b05075d34fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Avenues While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Avenues.dx693203550205345792) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Morningside When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Morningside.dx693203604502708224) ![Whangarei Quarry Gardens featuring a waterfall and a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330482/9c8248ef-7751-4247-90cf-4f174b1ead0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kensington While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Whangarei-Kensington.dx553248635976007523) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Riverside ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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