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 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) #### 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) #### 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) --- ## 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 £66 9 Feb - 10 Feb 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! (122 reviews) Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again. Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%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 £40 19 Jan - 20 Jan 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! (236 reviews) Everything was excellent.I havent seen a Motel in Wanganui set up so well for a very long time. I thought it was excellent Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%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 £64 20 Jan - 21 Jan 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (303 reviews) The room was descent and bed comfortable. Easy check-in. The TV is very old and internet slow but otherwise it was comfortable and clean. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%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 £88 21 Jan - 22 Jan 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=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%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 £91 1 Feb - 2 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! (413 reviews) Clean Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200890187317248) ![The Rutland Arms Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679358/f3c35883_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rutland Arms Inn Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street Whanganui £94 1 Feb - 2 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (305 reviews) The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui. Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=9679358&PinnedHotelID=9679358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=693200890187317248) [See all 61 properties in Putiki](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F01%2F2026&endDate=19%2F01%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 Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Bastia-Hill.dx693200881275613184) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/46ad7695f680ce30485a05c11bac3965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Whanganui Central If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery 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 Queens Park. [](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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