Morningside Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Town Basin Marina

4.5/5(94 reviews)

Stroll through this picturesque yachting marina and along its pedestrianized river inlet, a place where seafaring, heritage, arts and culture come together.

Town Basin Marina
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Whangarei Quarry Gardens

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Enjoy the fruits of this remarkable community garden project as you explore areas planted with species of indigenous and subtropical plants.

Whangarei Quarry Gardens
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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.

Botanica & Cafler Park
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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.

Reyburn House
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Claphams National Clock Museum

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Claphams National Clock Museum
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Whangarei Art Museum

4.5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whangarei Art Museum during your travels in Whangarei. Wander the marina and beaches in the area.

Whangarei Art Museum

Activities

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Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Admission Ticket

AU$23
Per adult
Whangārei: Hundertwasser Art Centre Admission Ticket
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Our pick of the best Morningside Hotel Deals

Cozy comfortable cabin
Cozy comfortable cabin
Whangarei
The price is AU$99 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$99
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this cabin in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Northland Event Centre and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are located nearby.
4/10 (2 reviews)
Just pay the extra $$ to stay elsewhere
"The room was comfy inside but getting into the room was quite a challenge - as there were loose mats and uneven bricks. Got to the property at the same time as another lady and it was confusing as to who was staying where (2 rentals in the same space). Would honestly just pay extra to stay elsewhere ..."

Reviewed on 4 Feb. 2024

Cozy comfortable cabin
Kingswood Manor Motel
Kingswood Manor Motel
3.5 out of 5
260 Kamo Road, Whangarei, Northland
The price is AU$135 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$135
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (428 reviews)
Affordable, clean
"Easy access, free parking, kitchenette so can do own cooking, close to central city but not walkable. An affordable place to stay. Have stayed a few times."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

Kingswood Manor Motel
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
The price is AU$180 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$180
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the room service in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (443 reviews)
"Older style Hotel, but very clean. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Will stay again."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Continental Motel
Continental Motel
3.5 out of 5
67 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangarei
The price is AU$157 per night from 1 Jun to 2 Jun
AU$157
per night
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Mair Park are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)
"The motel surroundings were clean, quiet after 9pm and a very friendly cat called Momo which out daughter took a liking to. The room we stayed in had very comfortable beds and pillows. The inside of the room was clean and tidy. The location of the motel was very close to amenities such as Woolworths ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Continental Motel
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
4 out of 5
1 Marina Drive, Rd3, Tutukaka
The price is AU$169 per night from 19 Jun to 20 Jun
AU$169
per night
19 Jun - 20 Jun
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Tutukaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Popular attractions Tutukaka Marina and Dive Tutukaka are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (452 reviews)
"The property is in a great location across the street from the bay and the marina and our room faced the bay so we had a great view! There were a handful of restaurants to choose from that were within walking distance so that was nice."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Aaron Court Motel
Aaron Court Motel
2.5 out of 5
22 Wolfe Street, Whangarei
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$140 per night from 13 Jun to 14 Jun
AU$140
per night
13 Jun - 14 Jun
Stay at this aparthotel in Whangarei. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Claphams Clock Museum and Hundertwasser Art ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Family holiday away
"Enjoyed staying at Aaron Court Motel, it was quiet and comfortable. Had all the facilities you needed. Suitable for families. Off the main road. Owners were lovely and helpful. Would happily stay again."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Aaron Court Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Morningside

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Avenues

While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.

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Port Whangarei

When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Port Whangarei
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Riverside

When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Riverside
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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.

Regent
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Raumanga

When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Raumanga
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Parahaki

If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.

Parahaki

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