Kensington Travel Guide
Whangarei





Visit Kensington
Stay near popular Kensington attractions
Things to do

Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Top hotels in Kensington

Kensington Motel
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
"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

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"Breakfast should at least change the menu or alternate between days. Properly need a bit of maintenance as it is dated"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Continental Motel

Aaron Court Motel
"Studio was lovely and clean. Bed was comfortable and staff replaced our towels daily. Parking was really full. Manager on duty was very friendly 😀"
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
"Simple perfection. Lovely and clean Small room, but lots of room for luggage. Big bathroom Excellent water pressure And finally good size mugs for drinks ! Would absolutely stay again. Thanks so much for a perfect short stay."
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Kensington

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 Town Basin Marina 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 Mt Manaia and Town Basin Marina.
Marsden Point
While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.





