Title: Manawatū-Whanganui Holidays 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Manawatū-Whanganui Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6047980.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6047980.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Manawatū-Whanganui Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6047980.Car-Hire-Destinations) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047980/6db21891-e225-4f58-b294-f0d2b10b055f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=300&q=medium) # Manawatū-Whanganui Holidays ## Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings Photo by Destination Manawatu - ## Plan, book, travel with confidence - ### Better together Save up to £335 when you book a flight and hotel together\* - ### Find the right fit With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package - ### Rest easy Packages with flights are ATOL protected ### Your Manawatū-Whanganui Holiday Make planning your next big adventure simple with a Manawatū-Whanganui holiday package. Whether it's history, nature or something else that brings you here, our package deals will help you experience it all. A trip to Manawatū-Whanganui wouldn't be complete without spending some time in its most renowned cities, starting with [Palmerston North](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-North.d2832.Destination-Travel-Guides). Some of the top attractions here include The Square and Victoria Esplanade. [Ohakune](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ohakune.d6123363.Destination-Travel-Guides) is another favourite city with Manawatū-Whanganui travellers. Visitors to this exciting city love Big Carrot and Ratana Church. When it's time to stop dreaming and start travelling, Expedia will help turn your Manawatū-Whanganui holiday into a reality. ## Top destinations in Manawatū-Whanganui ![Manawatu - Wanganui featuring rafting and rapids as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/26000/26364-Manawatu.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Palmerston North [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmerston-North.d2832.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/46ad7695f680ce30485a05c11bac3965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Whanganui [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.d3758.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Top Manawatū-Whanganui Flight + Hotel Deals Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1040700/1040653/fa4c4de7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Millennium Hotel New Plymouth, Waterfront New Plymouth CBD £989 per person 13 May - 17 May found 1 hour ago Return flight included London (LON) to New Plymouth (NPL) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (978 reviews) We had a great experience at the Millennium Hotel. The food at their restaurant “Salt” was very good. The VIP perk contributed to the meal. The hotel is well located across from the beac, and easy walking distance to the downtown area. Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026 ![Lake Taupo Holiday Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7120000/7119100/7119010/b21c75c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Lake Taupo Holiday Resort Tauhara £1,533 per person 6 Apr - 10 Apr just found Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Taupō Airport (TUO) 9/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews) Perfect place for family. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 ![Cascades Lakefront Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3750000/3748500/3748482/3942f3be_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Cascades Lakefront Motel Two Mile Bay £1,369 per person 6 Apr - 10 Apr just found Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Taupō Airport (TUO) 9/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews) Room was clean and had a nice courtyard patio. There is a walkway toward the lakefront where there is a trail for miles. The hotel management is super responsive and helpful. We stayed just one night and didn’t use the pool or hot tub Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026 ![Baycrest Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558100/558050/60f28bbe_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Baycrest Lodge Taupō Central £1,445 per person 6 Apr - 10 Apr just found Return direct flight included London (LHR) to Taupō Airport (TUO) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (754 reviews) Such a relaxed stay in an awesome environment.❤️ Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=PKG_SPRING_PROMO_6047980) ## Where to stay in Manawatū-Whanganui Find the best Manawatū-Whanganui areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. [Learn more about Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Manawatu-Wanganui.dx6047980) ![Boardwalk access and sign on Waitarere beach in Manawatu near Levin in New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000446130/bf42f7b4-0d6b-4a97-bfa0-f07a5948ee15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere Beach When in Waitarere Beach, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [Find hotels in Waitarere Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=3000446130) ![Landscape View of Foxton Estuary](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6108061/1ac61994-635b-4ebb-a965-6f128edf18e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Foxton Beach While there might not be top attractions in Foxton Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Himatagi Beach and Foxton Windmill. [Find hotels in Foxton Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=6108061) ![The Gypsy Fare which moves around the country. Always good to go and see what they are selling.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2832/65c0c54e-4af0-4ff1-8cb5-99f7c3ce933b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palmerston North Central 3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area While visiting Palmerston North Central, you might make a stop by sights like The Square and New Zealand Rugby Museum. [Find hotels in Palmerston North Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=959725865361829888) ![The ornate metal work of a fountain at the Wanganui Racecourse, the fountain originally comes from Glasgow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/761f3ea4-0414-440b-9ff1-b225e0fcdb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Central If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing. [Find hotels in Whanganui Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waitarere When in Waitarere, you can plan a visit to Waiterere Private Reserve and Esplanade Reserve, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [Find hotels in Waitarere](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Dest.PKG.Neighborhoods®ionId=693051501087514624) ## Manawatū-Whanganui Essential Information | Language | English | | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Currency | New Zealand dollars | | Closest Airport | Palmerston North Intl. Airport (PMR) | | Top Sights | [Mowhanau Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mowhanau-Beach-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6108046.Attraction), [Castlecliff Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castlecliff-Beach-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6108044.Attraction) and [Victoria Esplanade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Esplanade-West-End.d553248621526967188.Attraction) | ## Top hotels in Manawatū-Whanganui ![Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1300/1293/b9add792_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Copthorne Hotel Palmerston North 110 Fitzherbert Avenue Palmerston North Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £84 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Big, big suite. Great bathroom. It was very noisy though. There was renovations demolition happening next door! Not the hotels fault. But would have been nice to have known Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1293&PinnedHotelID=1293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047980) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/6581a476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £71 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees 8.2/10 Very Good! (306 reviews) Room was adequate hence 2 starts. Bed was not fit for even a horrible motel. I will not be back if thats tge standard to expect. Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047980) ![BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3130000/3124400/3124307/e4071809_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BKs Premier Motel Palmerston North 102 Cuba Street Palmerston North Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £72 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees 9.2/10 Wonderful! (541 reviews) Great room, easy check in, lovely bathroom and nice towels Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=3124307&PinnedHotelID=3124307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6047980) [See all 590 properties in Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6047980) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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If paying just a small amount each month works for you, pick this option at checkout. > - [No-deposit holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/vacations/no-deposit-holidays): When you see an awesome deal but your budget doesn't quite go that far, Klarna's no-deposit holiday plan will allow you to Book Now, Pay Later to get what you want. ### Can I choose my airline with a Manawatū-Whanganui Expedia holiday? ### Popular places to visit ![Tongariro crossing in winter,Mount ngauruhoe, the great walk, New Zealand, Tongariro National park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532610726/3e7d02fb-0759-4800-b6bc-42d4b2050256.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Ruapehu 4.5/5(4 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Mount Ruapehu and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Ruapehu-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248621532610726.Attraction) ![Caption---- Emerald Lakes in Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6293955/7d6df5ab-52cd-489f-ad42-c380e25a16da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a lovely green space in Tongariro National Park. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tongariro-Alpine-Crossing-Tongariro-National-Park.d6293955.Attraction) ![Turangi showing a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634015586491/430054f2-6af3-464f-a7fa-d0813a5b65db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taranaki Falls 4.5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Taranaki Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Tongariro National Park. Savour the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taranaki-Falls-Tongariro-National-Park.d553248634015586491.Attraction) ### What to do in Manawatū-Whanganui ![Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49285042/657374cb-42a4-4b8e-8328-5d4fc610780c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Mountain Shuttle Services £53 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tongariro-alpine-crossing-mountain-shuttle-services.a49285042.activity-details) ![Mt Ruapehu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1396589/02412de7-87d3-4d7c-b973-3896d61eee2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Premium Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided Group Hike £224 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/premium-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-group-hike.a1396589.activity-details) ![Private Mt Ruapehu Crater Lake Guided Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2264028/bd3b3c8e-2bc1-4a58-800a-6108008c8a05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Mt Ruapehu Summit Plateau Guided HIke £577 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-mt-ruapehu-summit-plateau-guided-hike.a2264028.activity-details) [See all activities in Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?rid=6047980) \* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. 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