Riverside 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

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 Riverside Hotel Deals

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$188 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 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! (515 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$121 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 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! (273 reviews)
"A very cute property and place to stay. The studio was very nice and well equiped, lacked an aircon."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Motel Six
Kingswood Manor Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$140
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
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! (479 reviews)
"I did a last minute booking. Check in and out was easy. The room met my needs for the 2 nights we were there."

Reviewed on 13 Mar. 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 1 May to 2 May
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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! (516 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
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
The price is AU$163 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (62 reviews)
"Comfortable and spacious."

Reviewed on 11 Feb. 2025

Aaron Court Motel
Lodge Bordeaux
Lodge Bordeaux
5 out of 5
361 Western Hills Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$209 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury guesthouse in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (250 reviews)
"Well presented, clean and has everything you need. Great communication and lovely staff. Highly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Lodge Bordeaux
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Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

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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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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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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
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 Botanica & Cafler Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kensington
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Abbey Caves

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

Abbey Caves
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Port Whangarei

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

Port Whangarei

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