Whangarei Central
Whangarei
Visit Whangarei Central
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.
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.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Things to do
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
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Top hotels in Whangarei Central
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Clean tidy and convenient location with a lot of history.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026
Quest Whangarei
Comfortable clean room well set up.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Road noise an issue.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Well maintained rooms, it was clean and tidy fresh towels and face cloths daily. The staff were very polite. Would go back and stay there again worth the amount paid.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The pool is not heated so unless it is sunny for a number of days before, it is cool. The area around it looked weathered. Our room was ok but a bit tired. I didn't think it was worth the money I spent on it.
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whangarei Central
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina 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.
Port Whangarei
Though Port Whangarei might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
