Kensington
Whangarei
Visit Kensington
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.
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hundertwasser Art Centre during your trip to Whangarei.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Kensington Motel
Very warm welcome
Reviewed on 2025/10/20
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice staff, great room and convenient
Reviewed on 2025/11/30
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
Continental Motel
We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented
Reviewed on 2025/11/24
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Welcoming and great room
Reviewed on 2025/11/25
Aaron Court Motel
It was a really nice honest, good value little place. Not flash, but enough.
Reviewed on 2025/11/19
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Quarry Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Town Basin Marina and Reyburn House are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Northland Event Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parahaki
While visiting Parahaki, you might make a stop by sights like Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou.
