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

Rp2.342.588
per traveller
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

New Zealand: Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

Rp468.518
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

Rp312.345
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 Rp1.640.379 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.640.379
per night
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 Rp2.122.572 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
Rp2.122.572
per night
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (642 reviews)
"Amazing stay! Thoroughly enjoyed our short weekend away ✨ Will definitely be coming back here again"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel

Continental Motel

3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road Whangarei
The price is Rp1.472.780 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp1.472.780
per night
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
"Unit was very clean apart from stained sofa and chair seats. Kitchen was well equipped and oven, microwave and ceramic cook top and dishes all of good standard. This property on both occasions of us staying had workman sawing, hammering and this time drilling in the unit next door. Would pay to request ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Continental Motel
Aaron Court Motel

Aaron Court Motel

2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street Whangarei
The price is Rp1.245.843 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.245.843
per night
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (114 reviews)
"Couldn’t have a shower there was no hot water and it drizzled"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Aaron Court Motel
Quest Whangarei

Quest Whangarei

3.5 out of 5
58 Bank Street Whangarei
The price is Rp2.113.338 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp2.113.338
per night
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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
Kingswood Manor Motel

Kingswood Manor Motel

3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road Whangarei Northland
The price is Rp1.431.351 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp1.431.351
per night
8 Aug - 9 Aug
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! (554 reviews)
"Stayed for a short trip while visiting family in the area. Staff were super friendly and property seemed to have been recently renovated/modernised- super clean and tidy! Kitchenette was perfect size for 2 people wanting to prepare a light breakfast and milk was included - will definitely stay ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

Kingswood Manor Motel
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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 Reyburn House.

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 Quarry Arts Centre.

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.

Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

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