Putiki Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Putiki Church
After visiting Putiki Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels 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.
Top hotels in Putiki
Te Awa Motel
The motel was showing its age, although newer bathrooms. Not close to amenities
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Room was small but enough space for a couple of nights. Staff was really concern about cleaning. Kitchen has enough kitchenware to make a decent meal, in the night usually very busy.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
The Avenue Hotel
Close to electric car charging
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
151 on London Motel
Great modern room with excellent amenities.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Putiki
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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 Sarjeant Gallery.
Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
