Title: Whangarei Central Travel Guide: Best of Whangarei Central, Whangarei Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whangarei Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Central-Hotels.d961361278056730624.Travel-Guide-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)[Whangarei Central Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whangarei-Central.d961361278056730624.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whangarei Central Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Central.d961361278056730624.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whangarei Central Travel Guide ## Whangarei ![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=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northland showing a coastal town, tranquil scenes and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236027-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northland featuring landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236041-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northland showing landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236006-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Northland showing a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/236000/236008-Northlands.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whangarei Central 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) ![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 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) ![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) ![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) #### 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 ![Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Full day access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47202134/2a4132e8-04e0-4fb9-b07a-aa29b7599788.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day. £11 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/whangarei-hundertwasser-art-centre-admission-for-one-day.a47202134.activity-details) [See all activities in Whangarei](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Whangarei.d6136961.Travel-Guide-Activities) * * * ## Top hotels in Whangarei Central ![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 £105 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (281 reviews) "The Quest is in a great location and the rooms spacious and have great facilities. The are extremely helpful and we always our stay." Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=10029493&PinnedHotelID=10029493&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) ![Grand Hotel, Whangarei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9629200/9629189/0d56188a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel, Whangarei 2 Bank Street, Northland, Whangarei £57 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Botanica & Cafler Park ... 6.8/10 (391 reviews) "Friendly staff" Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=9629189&PinnedHotelID=9629189&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) ![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 £84 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.6/10 Good! (548 reviews) "Very convenient location, spacious room, nice and clean," Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=54874&PinnedHotelID=54874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) ![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 18 Sept - 19 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls ... 8/10 Very Good! (498 reviews) "Pretty good motel, nice and tidy" Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025&selected=9623818&PinnedHotelID=9623818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) ![Pacific Rendezvous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626400/9626382/b59abcd7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pacific Rendezvous 73 Motel Road, Tutukaka, Northland £115 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (231 reviews) Location "Beautiful location, accommodation comfortable." Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=9626382&PinnedHotelID=9626382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) ![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 £75 2 Oct - 3 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (530 reviews) "Wonderful hotel and great location" Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%2F2025&selected=3848353&PinnedHotelID=3848353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=961361278056730624) [See all 357 properties in Whangarei Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=961361278056730624) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Morningside.dx693203604502708224) ![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) ![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) ### Port Whangarei When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Port-Whangarei.dx693203609306472448) ![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 Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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