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

Activities


Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

85 Kamo Rd, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$173 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
AU$173
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
Very warm welcome

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Kensington Motel
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes

Whangārei
The price is AU$582 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$582
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre ...
Excellent new house, very spacious, great outlook. Very comfortable beds. Will definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting

Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting

Whangarei
Stay at this vacation home in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
Loved our stay here! Very clean and well maintained! Even with 5 adults, we never felt cramped or on top of each other. Set in a beautiful, quiet area. As we were from out of the country, we really appreciated that there was a device set up for USB charging. Hosts always answered questions quickly. ...

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2025

Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$184 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$184
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (561 reviews)
Very helpful staff

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$131 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$131
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (507 reviews)
Bathroom towels got stains on it

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Pacific Rendezvous

Pacific Rendezvous

4 out of 5
73 Motel Road, Tutukaka, Northland
The price is AU$232 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$232
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Philip Island and Rahomaunu Island ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
James welcomed sincerely and warmly. There was such a serenity to the property. Lawns were mowed, edges clipped, everything kept neat and very clean. All the staff were friendly and helpful. And the location was superb. The views were unbelievable. Such beauty in every direction. It was a restorative, ...

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Pacific Rendezvous
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
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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
Northland showing a lake or waterhole and a bay or harbour

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.

Whangarei Central
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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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