Whangarei Attractions & Activities
Motel Six is well located for visiting all Whangarei’s central city tourist attractions by foot including Botanica and the Rose Gardens, the Whangarei Art Museum, the Town Basin, Clapham’s Clock Museum, Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Reyburn Gallery and the “Waka and Wave” Walkway.
Within 5-15 minutes driving distance are Kiwi North, the Whangarei Falls, Mair Park, Whangarei Quarry Gardens, Whangarei Art Quarry, Kensington Stadium and International Hockey Turf, ITB Rugby Stadium, Cobham Oval and Whangarei Airport.
Some driving day-trips include Dargaville (45min) and the West Coast (including Waipoua Forest); the Bay of Islands including Paihia (1hr), Russell, Waitaingi and Kerikeri; the Tutukaka Coast (25min), Whangarei Heads (30min) and Bream Bay (30min).
Attractions Closeby
Whangarei City Centre
Restaurants, shopping, cinema, Forum North, cafes, bars, bus station, rose gardens, art galleries, art museum.
Whangarei Town Basin
Marina, galleries, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants, playground, walkway, swimming pools
Beaches & Walkways
Tutukaka Coast (20 mins), Whangarei Heads (20 mins)
Golf courses
The Pines (15 mins), Sherwood Park (10 mins), Whangarei (5 mins), Northland (15 mins), Waipu (30 mins)
Zion Wildlife Gardens
Big Cat Sanctuary with guided tours (30 mins drive)
Kiwi North
Whangarei Heritage Park, Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House, Bird Recovery Centre (15 mins)
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