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 £75 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£75
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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
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 £92 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£92
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (646 reviews)
"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

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is £69 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£69
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
Continental Motel
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is £56 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£56
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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! (116 reviews)
"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

Aaron Court Motel
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei

4.5 out of 5
322 Western Hills Drive Whangarei
The price is £82 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£82
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Quarry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews)
"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

Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
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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 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.



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