Oakleigh 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 Oakleigh
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Adequate for an overnight business traveller
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Oakleigh
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Mt Manaia and Whangarei Art Museum.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum.
