Gonville
Whanganui
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 Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay 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.
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.
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 Gonville
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Staff very friendly and room lovely and comfortable.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Fiesta Court Motel
A one night stay while passing through - nice quite location, safe with plenty of parking for a large commercial vehicle. Room was clean.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2021
Bignell Street Motel
Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020
The Avenue Hotel
Clean and tidy, under renovation at the moment. The only negative was the shower. Shower head needs a clean, water comes out like needles 😳
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Staff member when arriving could of been abit nicer and friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Spa pool in the room was a great way to emd the day.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gonville
Tawhero
Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
College Estate
While College Estate 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 Sarjeant Gallery.
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 Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
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.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
