Kensington Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.
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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Woodhill
Woodhill is well liked for its spas. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Town Basin Marina
- Ruakaka Beach
- Matapouri Bay
- Ocean Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Tutukaka Marina
- Waipu Caves
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mermaid Pool
- Mair Park
- Reyburn House
- Mount Manaia
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Waipu Museum
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Northland Event Centre
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Tuatara Gallery
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park