Title: Putiki Travel Guide: Best of Putiki, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Putiki](https://expedia.co.uk/Putiki-Whanganui-Hotels.0-n693200890187317248-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Putiki Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Putiki.d693200890187317248.Car-Hire-Guide)[Putiki Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Putiki.d693200890187317248.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Putiki Travel Guide ## Whanganui ## Visit Putiki Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Putiki-Church-Putiki.d553248621526967191.Attraction) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 5/5(1 review) 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 5/5(1 review) 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 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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) #### Durie Hill Elevator 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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) --- ## Top hotels in Putiki ![Te Awa Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9628200/9628199/33048271_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Te Awa Motel 95 Putiki Drive Whanganui £69 11 Mar - 12 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (124 reviews) All good. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F03%2F2026&endDate=12%2F03%2F2026&selected=9628199&PinnedHotelID=9628199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200890187317248) ![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=693200890187317248) ![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=693200890187317248) ![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=693200890187317248) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=3499172&PinnedHotelID=3499172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200890187317248) ![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 Fully refundable £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=693200890187317248) ![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=693200890187317248) [See all 62 properties in Putiki](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=693200890187317248) 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-Durie-Hill.dx693200877333745664) ![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) ### Bastia Hill Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Bastia-Hill.dx693200881275613184) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-College-Estate.dx693200873443655680) ![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 Airport Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. 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