Riverside
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
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.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Things to do
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Top hotels in Riverside
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Road noise an issue.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Well maintained rooms, it was clean and tidy fresh towels and face cloths daily. The staff were very polite. Would go back and stay there again worth the amount paid.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The pool is not heated so unless it is sunny for a number of days before, it is cool. The area around it looked weathered. Our room was ok but a bit tired. I didn't think it was worth the money I spent on it.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Continental Motel
shops nearby close did not require laundry
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Needs basics like rubbish bin for tea facilities instead of walking to bathroom just to get rid of tea bags A little more utensils would be helpful too. Not for cooking but scissors bottle opener
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre.
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.
Abbey Caves
Abbey Caves is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Mair Park and A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park if you have time to explore the area.
