Port Whangarei Travel Guide
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 an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
Things to do
Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Port Whangarei
![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 30 May 2024
![Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/a4fc6dae_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Continental Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9625400/9625364/10a6bc7b_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2024
![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 20 Jun 2024
![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 9 Jun 2024
![Discovery Settlers Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6553100/6553049/73f51faf_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 22 May 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Port Whangarei
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Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
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Onerahi
While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mt Manaia and Whangarei Art Museum.
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Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
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Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.