Kensington
District of Whangarei
in Whangarei of Northland, New Zealand

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-35.732 and 174.324 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -35° 43' 54" and E 174° 19' 26"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - NZD
Spoken languages:
English, Maori
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 07:42 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland
UTC/GMT offset: 12 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:32 am and 7:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
35.713 and -5.697 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Lborj
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for New Zealand in Australia and New Zealand

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to New Zealand.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning New Zealand. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Kensington

The district Kensington of Whangarei in Whangarei (Northland) is a district located in New Zealand about 386 mi north of Wellington, the country's capital town.

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

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Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 65 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

21°C (69 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

22°C (72 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Broken clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Lodge Bordeaux

Address
0,9 mi
361 Western Hills Drive
0110 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cheviot Park Motor Lodge

Address
0,8 mi
Corner Western Hills Dr. & Cheviot St.
0110 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lupton Lodge

Address
6,0 mi
555 Ngunguru Rd
0173 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Burgundy Rose Motel

Address
1,9 mi
100 Kamo Road
0101 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Motel Six

Address
1,0 mi
153 Bank Street
0 112 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DISCOVERY SETTLERS HOTEL WHANGAREI

Address
1,1 mi
61 HATEA DRIVE
0140 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kingswood Manor Motel

Address
2,8 mi
260 Kamo Road
Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DISTINCTION WHANGAREI HOTEL AND CONFEREN

Address
0,6 mi
9 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
0112 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Central Court Motel

Address
0,8 mi
54 Otaika Road
0110 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kauri Nest

Address
0,6 mi
43 Riverside Drive
0112 Whangarei
New Zealand

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Whangarei Primary School - Kapa Haka Regionals 2014

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 29:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Angels


VINZ Rally of Whangarei. Ceremonial Start, Friday 11/4/14

Published: April 12, 2014
Length: 59:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rose Tantau

VINZ International Rally of Whangarei. The start was held at Cameron Street Mall, Whangarei. Tikipunga High School did the Kapa Haka.


Too much wine? Frenchmen mooring at Town Basin, Whangarei, New Zealand

Published: August 29, 2011
Length: 01:12 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: MrChris0355

Hectic Frenchmen mooring at Town Basin, Whangarei, New Zealand.


Whangarei BMX Club - Pre North Island Champs Meeting

Published: September 25, 2012
Length: 26:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Two Wheels

Whangarei BMX Club hosted the "pre North Island Championships" meeting on the 23rd September 2012. Despite the weather trying to put a damper on things, the meeting went without a hitch and...


My first skydive | New Zealand ..! (Whangarei, New Zealand)

Published: January 12, 2014
Length: 22:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Isuru Palliyaguru

Skydiving in Whangarei..! One of the best experiences you can ever have..! It is funny that how alive you feel when your life is at risk..! Truly a life lasting experience.


2011 APRC Rd4 International Rally of Whangarei - Photo Movie

Published: July 27, 2011
Length: 25:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: yodarallying

2011 Asia Pacific Rally Championship - APRC Round 4 International Rally of Whangarei Photo Movie htt://www.yodarallying.jp/


Kiwirail DC4571 passing Whangarei's Town Hall Station.

Published: November 28, 2011
Length: 58:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: anthony851

Light engine movement past the former Town Hall Station platform (Whangarei) before crossing the Rust Ave and Water St overbridges. Feel free to hit the 'like' button. Thanks! If you want...


Ben Smith 191 Whangarei Speedway race 2 19/1/13

Published: January 20, 2013
Length: 53:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ben Smith

Helmet camera from Ben Smith 191 racing speedway at Whangarei Speedway 20/1/13 Featuring Paul Smith and Kyle Chandler.


pt1 - Parahaki Whangarei NZ, Downhill Mountain Biking (Dual Cam) - Memorial Stairs

Published: November 29, 2011
Length: 00:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Shane G

Video from two cameras, one helmet mounted, the other mounted to MTB frame looking forward. Riding down the stairs from the Parahaki Memorial, in Whangarei. Get flat rear tyre at end :(


Charity Boxing Event Whangarei Oct 1st 2011. Kitchen vs Ivey Bout

Published: October 19, 2011
Length: 15:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Karl Kitchen

This video is of the Bout between Karl Kitchen (Fire Service) & Andrew Ivey (Police) The fight night was on the 1st October 2011, A charity fight for the Red Cross & Salvation Army for all...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Whangarei Airport

Whangarei Aerodrome is a small airport 4NM (7.4 km) to the south east of Whangarei city, in the suburb of Onerahi, on the east coast of Northland on the North Island, New Zealand.

Located at -35.7683, 174.365 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Airports in New Zealand, Whangarei District, Buildings and structures in Whangarei

Kamo, New Zealand

Kamo is a small township north of Whangarei, approximately five minutes drive from the Whangarei CBD. The name is a Māori word meaning "eyelash", but has also been said to mean "to bubble up", referring to hot springs in the area. Mount Parakiore is a volcanic dome rising 391 m to the northwest of the town. It is about one million years old, and part of the Harbour Fault which also includes Mount Hikurangi near Hikurangi, and Parahaki in Whangarei.

Located at -35.6833, 174.317 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Northland Region, Whangarei District

Pompallier Catholic College

Pompallier Catholic College is a Catholic co-educational Secondary college located in the suburb of Maunu in Whangarei, New Zealand.

Located at -35.7462, 174.276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Educational institutions established in 1971, Schools in Whangarei, Roman Catholic secondary schools in New Zealand

Onerahi

Onerahi is a seaside suburb of Whangarei, New Zealand's northern most city. It is the city's only seaside suburb. It is located 9 km south-east of the centre of Whangarei, and follows the Whangarei harbour coastline until it meets the Pacific Ocean. The population was 2,100 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 96 from 2001. The suburb's main feature is Whangarei Airport, located on the large flat area at the southern end of the suburb.

Located at -35.7667, 174.367 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Suburbs of Whangarei

Whangarei Observatory

Whangarei Observatory is associated with the Northland Astronomical Society (NAS), and situated in the Heritage Park grounds, off State Highway 14 in Maunu, Whangarei, New Zealand The observatory is open for public viewing evenings every month on the Saturday nearest to the Moon's first quarter phase. As well as the society's 14" Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, members also bring along their own telescopes for public viewing.

Located at -35.7415, 174.268 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Astronomical observatories in New Zealand

Kingdom of Zion

Kingdom of Zion (formerly Zion Wildlife Gardens) is a privately owned zoo located near Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand, currently sited at the former Zion Wildlife Gardens property. The facility houses 34 cats of varying species, mainly lions and Bengal tigers, a black leopard, and two African Cheetah. Kingdom of Zion Limited was incorporated on 9 March 2012. The park is privately run and is funded through tours and donations.

Located at -35.7008, 174.21 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Buildings and structures in Whangarei, Zoos in New Zealand, Visitor attractions in the Northland Region

Hurupaki Mountain

Hurupaki Mountain is in Kamo, Whangarei, New Zealand. The centre of Hurupaki Mountain lies between Three Mile Bush Road and Dip Road, approximately 1.5 kilometres west of Kamo township. Hurupaki Mountain is visible from State Highway 1.

Located at -35.6829, 174.281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Volcanoes of New Zealand, Whangarei District

Whangarei District

The Whangarei District is located in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei City is the principal town and the district seat. Other towns include Hukerenui, Hikurangi, Titoki, Ruakaka and Waipu. The district contains a large amount of rural land, including beaches such as Ngunguru, game fishing mecca Tutukaka, a variety of beaches along Whangarei Harbour, as well as Matakohe or Limestone Island in the Harbour, now subject to ecological restoration.

Located at -35.719, 174.309 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Whangarei District

Horahora, Whangarei

Horahora is a suburb on the southwestern side of Whangarei, in Northland, New Zealand. The population was 1,026 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 45 from 2001.

Located at -35.7359, 174.306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Whangarei

Morningside, Northland

Morningside is a suburb to the south of Whangarei in Northland, New Zealand. The population was 2,148 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 81 from 2001.

Located at -35.7381, 174.32 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Suburbs of Whangarei

Whau Valley

Whau Valley is a suburb of Whangarei, in Northland Region, New Zealand. State Highway 1 runs through it. The valley was named for the whau trees which grew there in the 1850s. The population was 2,745 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 81 from 2001. At the end of the 4 km long Whau Valley Road is the principal water reservoir for Whangarei City, created by the Whau Valley Earth Dam. The reservoir is stocked with rainbow and brown trout.

Located at -35.6986, 174.313 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Suburbs of Whangarei

Otangarei

Otangarei is a suburb of Whangarei, in Northland Region, New Zealand. Locals also refer to this area as O. T (owe-tee). The population was 2,256 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 225 from 2001.

Located at -35.6928, 174.319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in New Zealand, Suburbs of Whangarei

Okara Park

Okara Park is a multi-purpose stadium in Whangarei, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of Northland Rugby Union. The stadium is able to hold 30,000 people and was built in 1965. The park has recently had a $16m redevelpoment with the new grandstand known as the Northland Events Centre being built. The new development has turned Okara Park into a multi-purpose Northland sports hub.

Located at -35.7342, 174.329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby union stadiums in New Zealand, Buildings and structures in Whangarei, Sport in Whangarei, Multi-purpose stadiums in New Zealand, Rugby league stadiums in New Zealand, Sports venues in the Northland Region

Hātea River

The Hātea River is a river of New Zealand. It flows from the north-east of Whangarei southwards and into the northern head of Whangarei Harbour. Its lower length forms the eastern boundary of the city. The banks along the lower reaches are parks and bushland with a series of metalled walks suitable for all weathers. At Whangarei Falls near Tikipunga, the Hātea River drops 26 metres over a basalt lava flow. The falls, originally known as Otuihau, have been a picnic spot since at least the 1890s.

Located at -35.7222, 174.324 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Rivers of the Northland Region

Mangapai River

The Mangapai River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is perhaps better described as a silty arm of Whangarei Harbour, located 10 kilometres due south of Whangarei. Its average width is some four kilometres, but the silty nature of its course means that the stream itself is far narrower.

Located at -35.8, 174.35 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Whangarei District, Rivers of the Northland Region

Taheke River

The Taheke River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows north from its origins in hills to the east of Whangarei reaching the Waitangi River close to its mouth at Ngunguru Bay.

Located at -35.6654, 174.45 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Northland Region

Whakapara River

The Whakapara River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. One of the headwaters of the Wairua River, it flows generally west from its sources close to the North Auckland Peninsula's east coast, and reaches the Wairua five kilometres west of Otonga.

Located at -35.55, 174.233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of the Northland Region

Lake Ora

Lake Ora is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand.

Located at -35.699, 174.285 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of New Zealand, Whangarei District

Cobham Oval

The Cobham Oval is a cricket ground in Whangarei, New Zealand that stages daytime only first-class matches. It is one of the home grounds for the Northern Districts Knights. It is named after the former Governor General, Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham. A new Cobham Oval was built in 2005. A One Day International against Zimbabwe was held on Waitangi Day (6th February 2012) and a Test cricket match against Sri Lanka is to be held in January 2015.

Located at -35.735, 174.331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cricket grounds in New Zealand, Sport in Whangarei, Sports venues in the Northland Region

Motu Matakohe

Motu Matakohe, also known as Matakohe or Limestone Island, is a 37 ha (100 acre) island in the upper reaches of Whangarei Harbour, just off Onerahi, a seaside suburb of the city of Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand. Used for farming and industry for many years, the island is an example of ecological island restoration by a volunteer community group.

Located at -35.7842, 174.359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Uninhabited islands of New Zealand, Whangarei District, Island restoration

Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve

The Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve is a protected area in the North Island of New Zealand. It was established in 2006 and is approximately 240 ha over two sites. The students and faculty of the nearby Kamo High School played an important role in establishing this reserve. The reserves are governed by the Marine Reserves Act 1971 and is administered by the Department of Conservation. 30px External images 16px Department of Conservation maps of the reserve

Located at -35.8008, 174.417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Marine reserves of New Zealand, Whangarei District, Protected areas established in 2006, 2006 establishments in New Zealand, Protected areas of the Northland Region

Districts of the same city

These districts also belong to Whangarei.

Other districts

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Popular in vicinity

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