Regent
Whangarei
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.
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.
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.
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
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Top hotels in Regent
Continental Motel
Good value good location, no fuss
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
I only stayed one night and left early but everything was excellent.
Reviewed on May 2, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Motel Six
Good tidy Motel with friendly staff. A but dated but very tidy and comfortable. Good location.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Regent Residential Villa
Easy to find. We didn’t get any check in instructions, and the link that was sent went to a message that said no reception or check-in. Had to contact virtual assistant. Called proprietor who sent a lovely lady to get us. No English, but that’s OK, we don’t have any Mandarin either 😬 She sent my ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Property in a great location
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Regent
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock 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.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
