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.
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.
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.
Kingdom of Zion
Enjoy an outing to Kingdom of Zion during your stay in Whangarei. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
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Waitangi Treaty Ground Day Trip Private Transport From Auckland
Top hotels in Kamo
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
The room was clean & very comfortable. There is a heated swimming pool and Easy walk into town.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
Clean room , good for a quick stop over , love the shower pressure good for washing my thick hair haha
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Aaron Court Motel
Yes, off street parking was a bonus
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Nice big room.
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Lodge Bordeaux
Nice room, great staff . . . just a short overnight stay, but I'll be back.
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Continental Motel
The kitchenette was good set-up and rooms were nice size. Staff were awesome.
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kamo
Whau Valley
Though Whau Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Whangarei Falls.
Kensington
Kensington might not have many top sights, but Whangarei Quarry Gardens and Town Basin Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Tikipunga
Though Tikipunga may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whangarei Falls and Whangarei Quarry Gardens.
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.
Maunu
If you're spending some time in Maunu, Kiwi North: Museum and Native Bird Recovery Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
