Morningside
Whangarei
Visit Morningside
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.
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.
Things to do
Hundertwasser Art Centre: Explore the Legacy
Whangarei Trike Tour to Waterfalls, Beaches & More
Top hotels in Morningside
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
A comfortable stay with a nice comfy bed in a really lovely room. The hallways etc need to match the feelmof the room but if they are on the list of improvements then that will being it all together
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
Friendly staff, very clean. Would recommend it to my friends.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Kingswood Manor Motel
All good
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Aaron Court Motel
Stayed 2 nights. Owners helpful and responded quick to email. Good location, would stay again
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Continental Motel
Good value good location, no fuss
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Discovery Settlers Hotel
Other neighbourhoods around Morningside
Whangarei Central
While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Whangarei Art Museum and Claphams National Clock Museum.
Riverside
When in Riverside, you can plan a visit to Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum, 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.
Regent
Though Regent may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Town Basin Marina and Claphams National Clock Museum.
Raumanga
When in Raumanga, you can plan a visit to Northland Event Centre and Kiwi North: Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Parahaki
If you're spending some time in Parahaki, Mair Park and Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou are top sights worth seeing.
