Avenues
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Quarry Arts Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Quarry Arts Centre during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Top hotels in Avenues
Lodge Bordeaux
Spacious, clean and well equipped room. Reception staff friendly. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Bk's Pohutukawa Lodge
Very nice place to stay. Small but clean quiet and comfortable. Has planty parking spots. There was no shampoo and conditioner but generic wash soap.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Bella Vista Motel Whangarei
Comfy bed and everything was clean!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
The room was clean and large, however I booked for two separate people and there was no spare bed, or trundler bed, available. The restaurant was great - the breakfast was superb!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Rooms were clean and tidy. Very comfortable.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Ideal location, easy to find, ample parking, great staff. Plenty of space in room, well equipped with drawers and hangers. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. What's not to love!
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Avenues
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.
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.
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.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Reyburn House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
