Avenues
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
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.
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
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
Quarry Arts Centre
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Quarry Arts Centre during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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Top hotels in Avenues
Lodge Bordeaux
Check in was super quick and efficient. The room was lovely, it had lots of little nice touches. A selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate. The jacuzzi bath was lovely especially after a long day of travelling and site seeing. And the bathrooms were a nice touch, lovely and cozy after the bath. ...
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Perfect room very clean and new
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Wonderful staff. Good facilities
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Easy as
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Room was average, price is what you get, extra costs for any extras like daily cleaning of room
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avenues
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre 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.
