Riverside
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.
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.
Whangarei Art Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Riverside Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"The room was perfectly adequate and had been recently renovated although the shower in the bathroom was a bit small. The rest of the hotel is looking a bit run down and in need of updating. No lift so had to carry two very heavy suitcases up and down stairs. Noisy neighbours in the corridor and outside ..."
Reviewed on 2026/5/21
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Discovery Settlers Hotel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 2026/5/20
Kingswood Manor Motel
"We stayed in the 1 bedroom with spa bath. Kitchen fully equipped for cooking. Comfy king bed, awesome shower pressure large bathroom. Friendly host. Well worth it. We will definitely be going back there again."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Continental Motel
"Rooms were very clean. Beds comfy. Kitchen had everything in it. Staff very friendly and helpful. Close to supermarkets. All of the above made it a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 2026/5/19
Aaron Court Motel
"Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again"
Reviewed on 2026/4/14
Other neighborhoods around Riverside
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Hundertwasser Art Centre and Town Basin Marina 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.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Hundertwasser Art Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
While Kensington isn't home to many top sights, Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Hundertwasser Art Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
