Kensington
Whangarei
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Popular places to visit
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Whangarei Quarry Gardens, a lovely green space in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Town Basin Marina
Explore the waterfront in Whangarei with a trip to Town Basin Marina. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Botanica & Cafler Park
You can find out about the history of Whangarei with a visit to Botanica & Cafler Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Reyburn House
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Reyburn House in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Claphams National Clock Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Claphams National Clock Museum during your trip to Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
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.
Kensington Hotel Deals
Kensington Motel
Very warm welcome
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
Townhouse/Apartment Central Whangarei in Rural Setting
Loved our stay here! Very clean and well maintained! Even with 5 adults, we never felt cramped or on top of each other. Set in a beautiful, quiet area. As we were from out of the country, we really appreciated that there was a device set up for USB charging. Hosts always answered questions quickly. ...
Reviewed on 30 August 2025
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Modern room with good facilities
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Kingswood Manor Motel
Everything was perfect as always. Weve stayed here multiple times and were never disappointed
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Absolute waterfront, private paradise. Native gardens, abundant bird life.
This place was a slice of kiwi heaven! The location is beautiful, perfect place to recover from life’s struggles. It’s isolated so you pretty much have the beach to yourselves.Also, having the spa is great for when the beach is a bit too chilly or after a cold dip.The owners are super friendly and ...
Reviewed on 31 October 2025
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 7 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Kensington
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
Avenues
While visiting Avenues, you might make a stop by sights like Botanica & Cafler Park and Quarry Arts Centre.
Riverside
While Riverside isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina are top sights worth seeing.
Morningside
When in Morningside, you can plan a visit to Whangarei Art Museum and Town Basin Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kensington
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens
- Ruakaka Beach
- Town Basin Marina
- Matapouri Bay
- Ocean Beach
- Whangarei Falls
- Waipu Caves
- Tutukaka Marina
- Moureeses Bay
- Whangaumu Bay
- Woolleys Bay
- Mermaid Pool
- Whangarei Art Museum
- Mount Manaia
- Dive Tutukaka
- Sandy Bay
- Mcleod Bay
- Bream Head Coast Walks
- Tutukaka Headland
- Mt Manaia
- Northland Event Centre
- Botanica & Cafler Park
- Hundertwasser Art Centre
- Reyburn House
- Claphams National Clock Museum
- Taurikura Bay
- A. H. Reed Memorial Kauri Park
- Reotahi Bay
- Pou
- Refining NZ Visitors Centre
- Quarry Arts Centre
- Mair Park
