Pukenui Forest
Whangarei
Visit Pukenui Forest
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
**Popular Cruiseship Tour** - Total Kiwi Experience!
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Top hotels in Pukenui Forest
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Staff was excellent, the room was a little tired but fine, the best part was we had a perfect view of our boat in the harbor,
Reviewed on Feb 14, 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
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Clean, spacious and comfortable. Easy check in.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Friendly and helpful, let us in as soon as she could. Clean and quiet because at the end of a cul de sac yet convenient for going places. The hob took some working out how to use! The bathroom and shower door arrangement tight!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Quest Whangarei
Lovely clean room Very spacious
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pukenui Forest
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Botanica & Cafler Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kamo
Kamo might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Botanica & Cafler Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
