Riverside
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
![Whangarei featuring a bay or harbor, a marina and sailing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179300-Whangarei.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.
![Whangarei Quarry Gardens featuring a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180317-Whangarei-Quarry-Gardens.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.
![Claphams National Clock Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179950-Claphams-Clocks.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.
![Whangarei showing heritage architecture, a park and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180413-Reyburn-House.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.
![Botanica & Cafler Park which includes interior views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236350-Whangarei.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.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
Things to do
![Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Full day access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47202134/2a4132e8-04e0-4fb9-b07a-aa29b7599788.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
![Let us take you on a journey of discovery.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1760890/6c825a46-8f67-4a26-abe8-922f984aedc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
![The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is located by the picturesque Town Basin marina.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47184399/ea6f2418-be80-4157-89f9-94a635c1109c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Top hotels in Riverside
![Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/0beca15c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
![Kingswood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623818/a524e0cb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49160000/49150100/49150065/67cf14d2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
![Motel Six](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2600000/2593100/2593044/0a21b6c2_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
![Pacific Rendezvous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626382/d14237f9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
![Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848353/a133e8eb_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
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Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
![Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179312-Whangarei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Woodhill
Woodhill is well-liked for its spas. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum.
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Abbey Caves
Abbey Caves is well-liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Mair Park and Town Basin Marina if you have time to explore the area.