Whanganui

Travel Guide
Whanganui

Where to stay in Whanganui

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Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

Castlecliff
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Durie Hill

If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Durie Hill
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Gonville

Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.

Gonville
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Whanganui East

Though Whanganui East might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Watt Fountain and Sarjeant Gallery.

Whanganui East
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Okoia

While visiting Okoia, you might make a stop by sights like Virginia Lake and South Beach.

Okoia
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Westmere

If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Westmere
The Avenue Hotel
The Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is SAR 261 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
SAR 261
SAR 300 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (218 reviews)
Housekeeping were very friendly.
"Housekeeping were very friendly. We were in our room when they arrived and the staff were all helpful and cheerful."

Reviewed on 11 November 2024

The Avenue Hotel
151 on London Motel
151 on London Motel
4.5 out of 5
151 London Street, Whanganui
The price is SAR 303 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
SAR 303
SAR 350 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (360 reviews)
"A lovely place to stay. Clean, spacious, has everything you need reception staff very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 4 November 2024

151 on London Motel
Astral Motel
Astral Motel
3 out of 5
46 Somme Parade, Whanganui
The price is SAR 252 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
SAR 252
SAR 289 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sarjeant Gallery and Queens Park ...
7.8/10 Good! (308 reviews)
"Down by river nice garden outlook but spoiler by hoons on noisy bikes trying to set speed records"

Reviewed on 9 November 2024

Astral Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Aotea Motor Lodge
Aotea Motor Lodge
4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9/10 Wonderful! (371 reviews)
"Very well looked after. Clean, tidy and comfortable. Having Sky TV was great."

Reviewed on 25 August 2024

Aotea Motor Lodge
Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Wanganui Township
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy a garden, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (203 reviews)
Great Escape
"We had a great weekend away. The property was private with beautiful views. A great place to relax. Watching the sunset from the hot tub was a highlight."

Reviewed on 30 October 2024

Relax in the Wanganui Dunes
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
Wanganui Township
Stay at this vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Sarjeant Gallery and Queens Park are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (155 reviews)
Great location
"A neat, clean property in a location very handy to central Whanganui. It suited our group well although it was very difficult to cook for 6 using the small pots - we borrowed some from a friend. Arrived to find someone had jumped the fence and fairly well stripped the lemon tree before we moved him ..."

Reviewed on 7 October 2024

Riverside Townhouse with room for all the family, great location & WIFI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Whanganui

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great place for a few days. Steam paddle steamer was a unique experience too.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love it!

4/5 - Good

Renz

Kowhai Park was an awesome afternoon "to do". Pack a lunch and let the kids go crazy - there's so much to amuse them!