Kensington Travel Guide

Whangarei

A garden with a waterfall, red and pink flowers, and a rocky landscape.
A gravel path surrounded by lush greenery and large leaves.
A landscaped garden with a gravel path, various shrubs, and flowering plants.
A gravel path flanked by lush greenery and a large rock.
A dense tropical forest with various green plants, including large aloe vera plants and ferns.

Stay near popular Kensington attractions

Whangarei Quarry Gardens

9.0/10 (94 reviews)
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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Things to do

Motorcycle Trike Tours in and around Whangarei

Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More

Rp2.363.817
per traveller
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

Rp470.068
per adult
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
The Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery is located by the picturesque Town Basin marina.

Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy

Rp315.176
per adult
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
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Top hotels in Kensington

Kensington Motel

Kensington Motel

2 out of 5
85 Kamo Rd Whangarei Northland
The price is Rp1.617.605 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
Rp1.617.605
Rp1.860.246 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Great staff, very friendly and location was great"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Kensington Motel
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre

3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive Whangarei
The price is Rp2.138.605 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.138.605
Rp2.459.396 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is Rp1.452.333 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
Rp1.452.333
Rp1.670.183 total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are located ...
Continental Motel
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is Rp1.351.412 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.351.412
Rp1.554.129 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (116 reviews)
"Studio was lovely and clean. Bed was comfortable and staff replaced our towels daily. Parking was really full. Manager on duty was very friendly 😀"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is Rp1.411.480 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.411.480
Rp1.623.202 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (556 reviews)
"Clean rooms nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

3.5 out of 5
58 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is Rp2.083.998 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
Rp2.083.998
Rp2.396.603 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tuatara Gallery and Old Library Arts Centre ...
Quest Whangarei
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Where to stay in Kensington

Find the best Kensington areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Beautiful view of Mount Manaia in Whangarei Heads, New Zealand with a blue sky in the background

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

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

Two lions behind a chain-link fence with a 'Keep Hands Clear' sign.
Photo by Tara Jabbari
Open Photo by Tara Jabbari

Kamo

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

Onerahi

While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.

Marsden Point

While Marsden Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.

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