Parahaki Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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

Mair Park

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mair Park, a lovely green space in Whangarei.

Mair Park

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 Parahaki Hotel Deals

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
Fully refundable
The price is AU$190 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 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! (520 reviews)
"Easy access to Whangarei. Love the pool and spa. Makes for a great weekend away."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Motel Six
Motel Six
3 out of 5
153 Bank Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$108 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 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! (278 reviews)
Overnight in Whangarei
"This was a great budget hotel with comfortable beds. It has an unusual layout with walls at various angles. My sister and I had booked a two bedroom which was actually a one bedroom with a bed in the lounge and a seperate bedroom. It had a nice big TV with SkyTV channels. I was a bit skeptical on ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

Motel Six
Kingswood Manor Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$138 per night from 10 May to 11 May
AU$138
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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! (481 reviews)
"I liked everything about our stay. Very clean and tidy and also quiet and very comfortable. Thank you so much for our enjoyable stay. HL Brell Rotorua"

Reviewed on 25 Apr. 2025

Kingswood Manor Motel
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$145 per night from 1 May to 2 May
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"Helpful member of staff"

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Continental Motel
Continental Motel
3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangarei
The price is AU$160 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
"Would have been nice to have a mirror in the room itself. Hard when someone is in the shower and you are trying to put makeup on or get ready in the room. No actual mirror to use."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

Continental Motel
Quest Whangarei
Quest Whangarei
3.5 out of 5
58 Bank Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$214 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (275 reviews)
Ok if in whangarei cbd
"Ok. Probably wouldn't go back"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Quest Whangarei
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Other neighbourhoods around Parahaki

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Riverside

When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverside
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Abbey Caves

Abbey Caves is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Falls if you have time to explore the area.

Abbey Caves
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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 Quarry Gardens.

Regent
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Morningside

While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanica & Cafler Park and Town Basin Marina.

Morningside
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Port Whangarei

When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Port Whangarei
Whangarei Quarry Gardens which includes a garden

Kensington

4/5(1 area review)

Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kensington

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