Tikipunga Travel Guide
Whangarei
Popular places to visit
Town Basin Marina
Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
Claphams National Clock Museum
Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Explore the legacy of artist, ecologist, architect, visionary
Top hotels in Tikipunga
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Adequate for an overnight business traveller
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Easy and quick check in
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The room was lovely and clean. The location is great. I booked this hotel for the pool and based on the photos of it, however when I arrived the pool area had only one lounge chair and everyone else had to lie on the concrete. If I knew the area around the pool wasn’t comfortable I wouldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Very courteous and helpful staff. Clean and well looked after.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Quest Whangarei
Room was modern, clean and comfortable. Good location in centre of town. HINT make sure you specify parking requirements, basement car park has limited spaces and they are quite tight.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tikipunga
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Abbey Caves
Abbey Caves is well liked for its spas, and you can visit sights like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum if you have time to explore the area.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
