Title: Durie Hill Travel Guide: Best of Durie Hill, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Durie Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/Durie-Hill-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n693200877333745664-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Durie Hill Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Durie-Hill.d693200877333745664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Durie Hill Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Durie-Hill.d693200877333745664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Durie Hill Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Durie Hill Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### Durie Hill Elevator Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durie-Hill-Elevator-Durie-Hill.d553248621526967198.Attraction) #### Durie Hill Memorial Tower Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memorial-Tower-Durie-Hill.d6108040.Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Riverboat-Centre-And-Museum-Whanganui.d6108038.Attraction) #### Whanganui Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Museum-Whanganui.d6111890.Attraction) #### Virginia Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Attraction) #### Queens Park Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Queens-Park-Whanganui.d6111886.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Durie Hill ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui £41 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! (244 reviews) Loved the charm of the suite, wish we could have spent more time there. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) ![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 £66 12 Feb - 13 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (304 reviews) Very tidy room, good space and easy to access Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) ![151 on London Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3500000/3499200/3499172/260582b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 151 on London Motel 151 London Street Whanganui Stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (471 reviews) It was clean and was comfortable. Nice place to stop while traveling Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £83 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9/10 Wonderful! (415 reviews) Staff are nice people and the room was clean Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) ![Burwood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1153800/1153793/e0e2ef90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Burwood Manor Motel 63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui £81 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (341 reviews) Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=1153793&PinnedHotelID=1153793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) ![Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566000/3565927/790ffbb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge 170 Guyton Street Whanganui £76 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (226 reviews) Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in. Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=3565927&PinnedHotelID=3565927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200877333745664) [See all 62 properties in Durie Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693200877333745664) 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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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Bastia-Hill.dx693200881275613184) ![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) ### Putiki Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Putiki.dx693200890187317248) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Whanganui-Central.dx959723619681136640) ![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) ### Whanganui East While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Whanganui-East.dx693200902522638336) ![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) ### College Estate While College Estate may 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 Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. 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