Okoia
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Okoia

The Avenue Hotel
Room was adequate hence 2 starts. Bed was not fit for even a horrible motel. I will not be back if thats tge standard to expect.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Brilliant stay as always nice room
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

151 on London Motel
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Friendly and courteous staff. Room well maintained. Very good and clean bathroom.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Riverside Motel
Good place to stay. We were comfortable and loved the stay.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okoia

Whanganui East
Though Whanganui East might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.

Aramoho
When in Aramoho, you can plan a visit to Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.

Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are top sights worth seeing.

Papaiti
Though Papaiti might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Aramoana Hill.

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.
