Whanganui Central
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Central Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
"Great place to stay. Great location 👍"
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
"Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Riverside Motel
Riverview Motel
"The location was great as I could walk to the Museum which was the conference venue. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room is a bit shabby and could do with a spruce up. Unfortunately the shower would suddenly go cold after about one minute of hot water. The drain was very slow and I did ..."
Reviewed on May 15, 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"The lady who checked me in was lovely, and very helpful. The room had a newish kitchen and a fairly updated bathroom. However, there were stains on the carpet (one very large one), the curtains over the front door and the ranchslider were missing hooks (which are so easy and cheap to replace) so ..."
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Whanganui Central
College Estate
While College Estate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory.
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.
Springvale
While Springvale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
