Oakleigh Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Hundertwasser Art Centre
Enjoy an outing to Hundertwasser Art Centre during your stay in Whangarei.
Activities
Waipu Milkyway Cave and East Coast Day Tour from Auckland
Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Our pick of the best Oakleigh Hotel Deals
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Very clean but sink and carpet stains
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Turned up early . Was alowed to book in earlier. Verry thankful for that . Kitchen had minimal stuff in it stove top not working to well. But all sorted
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Property is old.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Continental Motel
Room is very clean. Luke handled our check in for our late arrival and greeted us as we were arriving. Helped us with getting our key from lock box and with a great parking spot! And a bottle of wine awaiting for us in our room, too! How kind and thoughtful! Also Luke had met our request for extra ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Studio unit spacious, and Host Lovely and helpful. Thanks Judy
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Waipu Glamping-sleeps up to 5
Other neighbourhoods around Oakleigh
Portland
While there might not be top attractions in Portland, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Whangarei Art Museum and Northland Event Centre.
Otaika
While Otaika may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Quarry Arts Centre and Whangarei Art Museum.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Botanica & Cafler Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Port Whangarei
When in Port Whangarei, you can plan a visit to Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Onerahi
While Onerahi may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Claphams National Clock Museum and Whangarei Art Museum.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
