Marsden Point Travel Guide
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 an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Marsden Point
Marsden Cove
While Marsden Cove isn't home to many top sights, Ruakaka Beach and Reotahi Bay are some notable places to visit nearby.
One Tree Point
Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reotahi Bay and Mcleod Bay.
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 Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
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.
Otaika
While Otaika may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
- Mangawhai Heads Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Waipu Cove Beach
- Ruakaka Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Lang's Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Ocean Beach
- Tutukaka Marina
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mangawhai Cliff Walk
- Mangawhai Golf Club
- Mount Manaia
- Mair Park
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Mangawhai Museum
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Reyburn House
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Northland Event Centre
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Tuatara Gallery