“Come and stay with us while you explore Northland.”

Whangarei is just a short 2-hour drive from Auckland and is known as the Gateway to New Zealand’s Northland region with its gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, its many marine activities, and its fascinating history. Whangarei itself is a modern and vibrant city while in the district there are over 100 beaches and provides a paradise for anglers and divers.Whangarei’s attractions and dining venues are generally located within an easy walk or short drive to the motel.

Whangarei’s attractions include:

The Town Basin, including the world famous Claphams National Clock Museum
Whangarei Falls
Mt Parihaka
Whangarei Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Centre
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
A H Reed Memorial Park
Adventure Forest
Kingdom of Zion Wildlife Park
Venues and Events

Whangarei’s dining venues include:

Northland’s attractions include

Some of our recommendations for must ‘see and do’ in Northland:

For more information about Whangarei and Northland please visit the following websites: