College Estate
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels 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 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.
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.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in College Estate
151 on London Motel
Clean Great staff
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Browns Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Very Comfortable accommodation in a quiet area
Reviewed on May 23, 2021
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Nice staff
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
The Avenue Hotel
The kids loved the pool and the room was nice and clean. Great location.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
The Rutland Arms Inn
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 Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around College Estate
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Springvale
While Springvale might 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Tawhero
Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Whanganui Museum and South Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
