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.
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.
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
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Waipu Milkyway Cave and East Coast Day Tour from Auckland
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
Nice, cozy spot with good amenities!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Northland Nest by Aotearoa Escapes
Great communication with host. Really lovely house in a nice location, very clean and well kept. (A dryer and BBQ would have been handy to have).Thank you!
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Adequate for an overnight business traveller
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean and tidy
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
The room was lovely and clean. The location is great. I booked this hotel for the pool and based on the photos of it, however when I arrived the pool area had only one lounge chair and everyone else had to lie on the concrete. If I knew the area around the pool wasn’t comfortable I wouldn’t have ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Staff
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina.
Tikipunga
Though Tikipunga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Falls and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.
Morningside
While there might not be top attractions in Morningside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Northland Event Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
