Title: Whanganui Central Travel Guide: Best of Whanganui Central, Whanganui Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whanganui Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Central-Hotels.d959723619681136640.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Whanganui](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui.d3758.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Whanganui Central Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whanganui-Central.d959723619681136640.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whanganui Central Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Central.d959723619681136640.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whanganui Central Travel Guide ## Whanganui ![Whanganui Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3758/761f3ea4-0414-440b-9ff1-b225e0fcdb23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whanganui Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui.dx3758) --- ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui.d6111888.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watt-Fountain-Whanganui.d6108034.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) #### Ward Observatory Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ward-Observatory-Whanganui.d6108036.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) --- ## Top hotels in Whanganui Central ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £87 25 Apr - 26 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/02ff2b54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui £80 29 Mar - 30 Mar 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! (312 reviews) Close to electric car charging Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566000/3565927/d014b3a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge 170 Guyton Street Whanganui £72 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews) Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality. Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=3565927&PinnedHotelID=3565927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Riverview Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7170600/7170549/fa40fefb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverview Motel 14 Somme Parade Whanganui £65 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (333 reviews) Spa tub didn't work Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=7170549&PinnedHotelID=7170549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Riverside Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626200/8e075d87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverside Motel 30 Somme Parade Whanganui Fully refundable £56 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (354 reviews) All good Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=9626200&PinnedHotelID=9626200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123230000/123222800/123222758/949fa7c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge 240 St Hill St Whanganui Manawatū-Whanganui Region £76 6 Apr - 7 Apr 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews) Very clean, two comfortable easy chairs….downside was windows opened on to parking lot, so had to close drapes for privacy….otherwise quite nice Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=123222758&PinnedHotelID=123222758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) [See all 62 properties in Whanganui Central](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=959723619681136640) 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-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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Saint-Johns-Hill.dx693200906473672704) ![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 Elevator and Whanganui Museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Bastia-Hill.dx693200881275613184) ![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) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whanganui-Springvale.dx693200894046425088) ![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) ### Durie Hill While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator. 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