Kensington Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a park
Whangarei Quarry Gardens featuring a garden
Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a park
Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a park
Whangarei Quarry Gardens showing a waterfall and a park

Popular places to visit

Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a park

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.

Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Whangarei showing sailing, a bay or harbour and a marina

Town Basin Marina

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.

Town Basin Marina
Claphams National Clock Museum

Claphams National Clock Museum

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Claphams National Clock Museum
Botanica & Cafler Park which includes interior views and a park

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.

Botanica & Cafler Park
Whangarei showing a house, a park and heritage architecture

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.

Reyburn House

Whangarei Art Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.

Whangarei Art Museum

Activities

Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Full day access

Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.

AU$23
per adult
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
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Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals

Kensington Motel
Kensington Motel
85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$196 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$196
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"very clean"

Reviewed on 7 Jan. 2025

Kensington Motel
Cosy Cabin, Central Whangarei in Bush Setting
Cosy Cabin, Central Whangarei in Bush Setting
Whangarei
Enjoy a garden, balconies, and Netflix. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Bush experience near city
"This is a lovely little cabin 1.2km from the city and still has a feel of bush. The cabin is situated next to a stream with luscious green bush. Around 3 tracks a walking distance away. This is a lovely cheap getaway if you need to recharge."

Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2024

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Cosy Cabin, Central Whangarei in Bush Setting
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$198 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (508 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying however Shower great except the height too low I’m 5ft 9 inches and had to bend my knees to wash my hair. We were on the ground level and every time when the person above walked over their floor we heard every movement."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2025

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Motel Six
Motel Six
3 out of 5
153 Bank Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$122 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this 3-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library Arts ...
8/10 Very Good! (267 reviews)
"Hosts were so polite and helpful, close to food outlets and town, value for money"

Reviewed on 8 Mar. 2025

Motel Six
Kingswood Manor Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$143 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls ...
8/10 Very Good! (477 reviews)
"Noisy"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4 out of 5
1 Marina Drive, Rd3, Tutukaka
The price is AU$167 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (511 reviews)
Stunning location
"Friendly comfortable hotel in a good spot. Opted for harbour view and it was worth it. Stunning place. Everything provided in the room."

Reviewed on 7 Mar. 2025

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington

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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.

Regent
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Whau Valley

2/5(1 area review)

Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.

Whau Valley
Botanica & Cafler Park showing forests

Avenues

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

Avenues
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Riverside

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

Riverside
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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.

Morningside
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Parahaki

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

Parahaki

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