Title: Abbey Caves Travel Guide: Best of Abbey Caves, Whangarei Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Abbey Caves](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbey-Caves-Whangarei-Hotels.0-n6111708-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whangarei](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Whangarei](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Abbey Caves Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Abbey-Caves.d6111708.Car-Hire-Guide)[Abbey Caves Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbey-Caves.d6111708.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Abbey Caves Travel Guide ## Whangarei ## Visit Abbey Caves Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whangarei travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei.dx6136961) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Whangarei which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and sailing](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179300-Whangarei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Town-Basin-Marina-Whangarei.d553248621563223482.Attraction) ![Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180317-Whangarei-Quarry-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whangarei Quarry Gardens Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Quarry-Gardens-Kensington.d6330482.Attraction) ![Whangarei featuring heritage architecture, a park and a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180413-Reyburn-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reyburn-House-Whangarei-Central.d553248621587477487.Attraction) ![Botanica & Cafler Park which includes interior views and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236350-Whangarei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Botanica-Cafler-Park-Avenues.d553248621526967277.Attraction) ![Claphams National Clock Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179950-Claphams-Clocks.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Claphams-National-Clock-Museum-Whangarei.d6111698.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Art-Museum-Whangarei.d553248621587477488.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private And Exclusive Day Trip Transport To Waitangi Treaty Ground And Paihia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3336490/7ae1bc88-7f95-473a-986e-333808c247b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland £374 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waitangi-treaty-ground-day-trip-private-transport-from-auckland.a3336490.activity-details) [See all activities in Whangarei](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Abbey Caves ![Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/54900/54874/39599fa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre 9 Riverside Drive Whangarei £88 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ... 7.8/10 Good! (586 reviews) Great stay. Beds very comfy. Value for money. Only slight thing was you could hear some noise from outside room but not a major problem and definitely not while sleeping. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=54874&PinnedHotelID=54874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) ![Kingswood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9623900/9623818/842d2385_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kingswood Manor Motel 260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland £63 24 Jan - 25 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (518 reviews) Rooms were clean and tidy. Very comfortable. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=9623818&PinnedHotelID=9623818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) ![Discovery Settlers Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6560000/6553100/6553049/2a45420c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Discovery Settlers Hotel 61 Hatea Drive Whangarei £73 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (572 reviews) The staff were very friendly, the food was great, service was second to none, the rooms were clean as was the pool, would definitely stay here again Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=6553049&PinnedHotelID=6553049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) ![Aaron Court Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49160000/49150100/49150065/e302f444_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aaron Court Motel 22 Wolfe Street Whangarei Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £66 21 Jan - 22 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (88 reviews) Yes, off street parking was a bonus Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=49150065&PinnedHotelID=49150065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) ![Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3848400/3848353/8c0327da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka 1 Marina Drive, Rd3 Tutukaka £99 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Tutukaka ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (544 reviews) . Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3848353&PinnedHotelID=3848353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) ![Quest Whangarei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10029500/10029493/7259aad9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Whangarei 58 Bank Street Whangarei £92 18 Jan - 19 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library Arts Centre ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews) Lovely clean room Very spacious Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026&selected=10029493&PinnedHotelID=10029493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111708) [See all 373 properties in Abbey Caves](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6111708) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Abbey Caves hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18)[17 Jan - 18 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19)[18 Jan - 19 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=2026-01-18&endDate=2026-01-19) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026)[23 Jan - 25 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6111708&startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Abbey Caves ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Parahaki If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Parahaki.dx693203618978373632) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Riverside When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Riverside.dx693203585375772672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Regent Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Regent.dx693203638672891904) ![Northland which includes a bay or harbour and a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236039-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whangarei Central While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Whangarei-Central.dx961361278056730624) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1208cc7dfbe877204112348663c68963.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Tikipunga Though Tikipunga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Falls and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Tikipunga.dx553248635976386210) ![Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a garden](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/179000/179312-Whangarei.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kensington Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Kensington.dx553248635976007523) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Abbey Caves Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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