Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre: Admission for one day.
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Kensington Motel
Very warm welcome
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Nice staff, great room and convenient
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy, enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Welcoming and great room
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Continental Motel
We had our own breakfast. The property was very clean and well- presented
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Quest Whangarei
Great location, centre of city, rooms well appointed, quest are our preferred accommodation when travelling, and it was up to our usual expectations from a quest. Only comment he had is the car parking underneath is a bit tight. But overall a good stay.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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 Quarry Gardens.
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.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Town Basin Marina and Reyburn House.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Town Basin Marina and Northland Event Centre.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
