Title: Whanganui National Park Travel Guide: Best of Whanganui National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park-Hotels.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park-Holiday-Rentals.d6111883.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Whanganui National Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whanganui National Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whanganui National Park Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![So beautiful!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/808753b7-3160-4149-a970-98e80d2bf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A magical spot in Whanganui National Park. So much history and stories to be told. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/9ae7e3d1-0592-4e1b-8fc0-87e6ffee5add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Bridge-to-Nowhere is one of 3 sister bridges (the others are the Bridge-to-Somewhere and the Bridge-to-Elsewhere). We went to see it with the Bridge to nowhere tour guides. Absolutely brilliant! We chose to stay overnight in the lodge and could have stayed there forever](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/6c2cff67-d4eb-43f9-b7c2-621eceb0a115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whanganui National Park Things to do - Top hotels in Whanganui National Park - Top Holiday Rentals in Whanganui National Park ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/7cc6619a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) The hotel's service and atmosphere were both good, but it was inevitable that it had aged over time. Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![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 £38 1 Feb - 2 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! (240 reviews) Nice and clean Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![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 £75 8 Feb - 9 Feb includes taxes & fees 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! (470 reviews) All round excellent value. Hostel Alex went above & beyond. Let me use their water hose to wash my car and glass cleaner as well. Clean and modern suites. I highly recommend the place. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) [See all 361 properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6111883) 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](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 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! (413 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Hotels-Aotea-Motor-Lodge.h3533869.Hotel-Information) ![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rocky Mountain Chalets 20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3 Stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) Great accommodation. The chalet was very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommended. Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Mountain House located in central Ohakune](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53210000/53201300/53201206/a9194b21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain House located in central Ohakune Ohakune Manawatu-Wanganui Stay at this ski holiday home in Ohakune. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Ohakune Disc Golf and Big Carrot are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews) Great location and excellent amenities.Shaun was an awesome host.We would definitely book the Mountain House again. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ohakune-Hotels-Mountain-House.h53201206.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6111883&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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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