Morningside
Whangarei
Visit Morningside
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.
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.
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.
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
Morningside Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Just a bit tired all round the grounds needed a good tidy
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Friendly staff, very clean. Would recommend it to my friends.
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Friendly staff, good value for money.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
Continental Motel
Good location being handy to the basin. Clean roomy with everything we needed
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026
Grand Hotel, Whangarei
Step back in time , sensational. All you need for a overnight stay
Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Morningside
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Port Whangarei
Though Port Whangarei might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
Raumanga
While there might not be top attractions in Raumanga, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northland Event Centre and Kiwi North: Museum.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.