Regent
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.
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.
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 Regent

Discovery Settlers Hotel
Basic accomodation but good value, close to town, comfortable and clean. I had breakfast and dinner in Settlers restaurant and it was very good. Wayne the manager is a gentleman and very helpful. No complaints, I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Very friendly staff, clean snd comfortable room. Pool great
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Continental Motel
We had a had a great room. It was very quiet. Exactly what we needed for a stopover 1 night stay.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Motel Six
great friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Nice 5 bedrooms villa BNB at Whangarei Town center. Next to supermarket/ schools
Great place to stay so close to everything
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Regent Residential Villa
Quite good thanks 😊😊 OK...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Regent

Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.

Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum.

Woodhill
Woodhill is well liked for its spas. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Quarry Arts Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park.

Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
