Regent 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
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
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 Regent Hotel Deals

Continental Motel
Continental Motel
3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangarei
The price is AU$152 per night from 11 July to 12 July
AU$152
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (311 reviews)
"A good position and easy access."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Continental Motel
Motel Six
Motel Six
3 out of 5
153 Bank Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$117 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$117
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (284 reviews)
"Easy to locate and close to town."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Motel Six
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$144 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$144
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (72 reviews)
"Froendly. Helpful. Stafg and great access to. Shops"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Discovery Settlers Hotel
3.5 out of 5
61 Hatea Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$148 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$148
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (551 reviews)
"Very friendly people"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Discovery Settlers Hotel
Regent Residential Villa
Regent Residential Villa
3.5 out of 5
13 Manse St, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$123 per night from 18 July to 19 July
AU$123
18 July - 19 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star vacation home in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library ...
"Quite good thanks 😊😊 OK..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2024

Regent Residential Villa
Nice 5 bedrooms villa BNB at Whangarei Town center. Next to supermarket/ schools
Nice 5 bedrooms villa BNB at Whangarei Town center. Next to supermarket/ schools
Whangarei
The price is AU$515 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$515
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this villa in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Old Library Arts Centre are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Great stay
"Had a good stay here, lots of appliances for us to use. Clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 20 Feb. 2025

Nice 5 bedrooms villa BNB at Whangarei Town center. Next to supermarket/ schools
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Other neighbourhoods around Regent

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Riverside

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

Riverside
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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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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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.

Woodhill
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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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Horahora

While Horahora isn't home to many top sights, Quarry Arts Centre and Whangarei Quarry Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.

Horahora

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