Regent
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Things to do
Your Kiwi Cultural Connection with Tu Tika Tours
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Regent Hotel Deals
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026
Continental Motel
shops nearby close did not require laundry
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Very good place to stay. I always stay there when overnighting in Whangarei.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026
Regent Residential Villa
Pembrooke Motor Lodge
Amazing friendly host, clean and tidy room, close to shops 😊
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Motel Six
Great parking, easy walk to city centre. Enjoyable stay. Will be back.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Regent
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Quarry Arts Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.