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Popular places to visit

Whangarei featuring a bay or harbor, a marina and sailing

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.

Town Basin Marina
Whangarei Quarry Gardens featuring a park

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.

Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Botanica & Cafler Park which includes interior views and a park

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.

Botanica & Cafler Park
Whangarei showing heritage architecture, a park and a house

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.

Reyburn House
Claphams National Clock Museum

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.

Claphams National Clock Museum

Whangarei Art Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.

Whangarei Art Museum

Things to do

Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Full day access

Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.

P822
per adult
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
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Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours

P11,507
per adult
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei

Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei

P7,398
per traveler
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei
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Top hotels in Portland

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
Fully refundable
The price is P6,816 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P6,816
P7,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (515 reviews)
"Easy access to Whangarei. Love the pool and spa. Makes for a great weekend away."

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Motel Six
Motel Six
3 out of 5
153 Bank Street, Whangarei
Stay at this 3-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library Arts ...
8/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
"A very cute property and place to stay. The studio was very nice and well equiped, lacked an aircon."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

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Motel Six
Kingswood Manor Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is P4,563 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
P4,563
P5,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls ...
8/10 Very Good! (479 reviews)
"I did a last minute booking. Check in and out was easy. The room met my needs for the 2 nights we were there."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,134 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P5,134
P5,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"Comfortable and spacious."

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4 out of 5
1 Marina Drive, Rd3, Tutukaka
The price is P5,211 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P5,211
P5,992 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (516 reviews)
Stunning location
"Friendly comfortable hotel in a good spot. Opted for harbour view and it was worth it. Stunning place. Everything provided in the room."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
4.5 out of 5
322 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
Fully refundable
The price is P6,173 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
P6,173
P7,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
"Great service. Very clean, tidy, comfortable room. Great shower. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
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Other neighbourhoods around Portland

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Otaika

When in Otaika, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Claphams National Clock Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Otaika
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Raumanga

While there might not be top attractions in Raumanga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanica & Cafler Park and Northland Event Centre.

Raumanga
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Port Whangarei

Though Port Whangarei might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Botanica & Cafler Park.

Port Whangarei
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Onerahi

While Onerahi might 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 Town Basin Marina.

Onerahi
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Morningside

When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Morningside
Botanica & Cafler Park which includes forests

Avenues

While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.

Avenues

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