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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gonville

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Clean room great staff, info and treats
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Bignell Street Motel
Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2020

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

The Avenue Hotel
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Although slightly jaded the rooms were clean and tidy. Bathroom akin to a 'Tardis' with a huge Shower. Mini Kitchin excellent. Bed very comfortable. Overall i would thoroughly recommend as great stay value for money.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

151 on London Motel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 12, 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 Queens Park.

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 Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
