Kensington
Whangarei
Visit Kensington
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.
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.
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.
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
"In room cook top, microwave and fully equipped kitchen. Very clean rooms. Serviced daily if thats what you want. Handy to a variety of restaurants and takeaway places. Awesome staff. This is our third time staying here."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Cabin in Bush Setting, Central Whangārei + Netflix
"Friendly staff very tidy cabin where i was staying , kitchen had everything including bbq outside. Great setting.Communication was timely."
Reviewed on 5 March 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 January 2026
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
"It was nice room was clean. Bit too comfortable."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Continental Motel
"Second time staying here both times been excellent will definitely be coming back"
Reviewed on 13 June 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
"Good stay"
Reviewed on 14 June 2026
Where to stay in Kensington
One Tree Point
While One Tree Point might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.
Onerahi
While Onerahi might 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.
Whangarei Central
If you're spending some time in Whangarei Central, Reyburn House and Whangarei Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Marsden Cove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Marsden Cove and surrounding area, you can visit Mount Manaia and Ruakaka Beach.
Regent
While Regent isn't home to many top sights, Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
