Whanganui Central Travel Guide
Whanganui
Visit Whanganui Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
Very tidy room, good space and easy to access
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Staff are nice people and the room was clean
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
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
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Riverside Motel
Nice staff, a comfortable room with a lovely outlook over the river.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Staff very welcoming.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui Central
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.
Saint Johns Hill
Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
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.
Springvale
While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
