Title: Whau Valley Travel Guide: Best of Whau Valley, Whangarei Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whau Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Whau-Valley-Whangarei-Hotels.0-n693203594612768768-0.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)[Whau Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whau-Valley.d693203594612768768.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whau Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whau-Valley.d693203594612768768.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whau Valley Travel Guide ## Whangarei ## Visit Whau Valley 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563223482/be6eb1b5-4dab-4aaf-8d22-a062deaf6860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Town Basin Marina 4/5(1 review) 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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6330482/7367fb1b-bb61-4a88-8755-9e99e6540cf5.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526967277/738d2305-6c75-4ab7-9c21-562f797e4d24.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 featuring heritage architecture, a park and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621587477487/0b49c673-fd71-4d1b-85d4-e001908aa3f9.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) ![Claphams National Clock Museum which includes outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111698/20a4e0fb-a92a-4df2-8c34-26136abffe8b.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 £353 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 Whau Valley ![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 £62 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (526 reviews) The staff was extremely helpful when told we needed a ground floor room for easy access. The room was clean and well supplied with blankets and pillows. Good air con, the kitchen was supplied for cooking if so chosen, very good guest information to select eating places - Sal’s New York pizza was ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=9623818&PinnedHotelID=9623818&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203594612768768) ![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 £94 22 Mar - 23 Mar 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! (605 reviews) Staff was excellent, the room was a little tired but fine, the best part was we had a perfect view of our boat in the harbor, Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=54874&PinnedHotelID=54874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203594612768768) ![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 £86 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (557 reviews) The room was lovely and clean. The location is great. I booked this hotel for the pool and based on the photos of it, however when I arrived the pool area had only one lounge chair and everyone else had to lie on the concrete. If I knew the area around the pool wasn’t comfortable I wouldn’t have ... Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=3848353&PinnedHotelID=3848353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203594612768768) ![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 £83 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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. ... 8/10 Very Good! (582 reviews) Staff Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=6553049&PinnedHotelID=6553049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203594612768768) ![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 £66 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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! (95 reviews) Very courteous and helpful staff. Clean and well looked after. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=49150065&PinnedHotelID=49150065&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693203594612768768) ![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 £101 27 Mar - 28 Mar 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! (296 reviews) Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Kensington.dx553248635976007523) ![Loved walking in that trailing to a beautiful point of view to the falls.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111704/4accd728-4666-4c8b-a0b3-dbb08aa40b50.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 Whangarei Quarry Gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangarei-Tikipunga.dx553248635976386210) ![Whangarei Heads: Busby Head Track Trail with View on Mount Manaia, Coastal Cliffs, and Volcanic Landscapes of Northland, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/693203638672891904/039fe356-690b-4bfe-b202-e1cae3f83bf1.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) ### 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) ![When everything is green and the sheep are having their lambs. This is the kind of view you can get just about anywhere in Whangerei, New Zealand. We climbed 1/2 way up and a nice farmer allowed us to walk the rest of the road on his property to this beautiful property. 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