Kensington Travel Guide

Whangarei

A garden with a waterfall, red and pink flowers, and a rocky landscape.
A gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and large leaves.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and flowering plants.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and a large rock.
A dense tropical forest with various green plants, including large aloe vera plants and ferns.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Kensington

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

2 out of 5
85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
The price is £82 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£82
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Kensington Motel
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Whangārei Northland Region
The price is £258 per night from 5 Jul to 6 Jul
£258
5 Jul - 6 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
"Great communication with host. Really lovely house in a nice location, very clean and well kept. (A dryer and BBQ would have been handy to have).Thank you!"

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix

Whangarei Northland
Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff very tidy cabin where i was staying , kitchen had everything including bbq outside. Great setting.Communication was timely."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is £86 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£86
8 Jul - 9 Jul
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! (640 reviews)
"It was nice room was clean. Bit too comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is £57 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£57
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (104 reviews)
"Really nice cosy room with everything I needed and on a quiet street with no road noise but still within the cbd. I was slightly late for check in but the staff had waited for me and were really friendly."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is £66 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£66
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (549 reviews)
"Our stay was great, staff were very friendly. Room was great. Would stay there again."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

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 Northland Event Centre and Reyburn House.

Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Port Whangarei

When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Reyburn House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



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