Whangarei Central
Whangarei
Visit Whangarei Central
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Whangarei Central Hotel Deals
Quest Whangarei
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.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Clean, fairly basic lodgings. Staff very pleasant and helpful in manually checking me in due to issue with Expedia's booking system.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
This hotel is tired and dated. Whilst the staff make every effort to be great hosts the whole venue lacks any wow factor. The walls are damaged and marked - rips out of wallpaper. There are no lifts so you can expect to carry your own luggage up the stairs. My bathroom was full of hair when I arrived, ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean room; great amenities; very comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Poor wifi, no soap in one of the bathrooms, dirty washer /dryer with no washing powder. Restaurant closed for dinner, reception closed at night so we could not report the rowdy crowd having a party until 3:00 am.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Quiet location
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whangarei Central
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
Port Whangarei
Though Port Whangarei might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
