Putiki
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Putiki Church
After visiting Putiki Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Putiki
Te Awa Motel
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"Was really nice"
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
"Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Putiki
Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Ward Observatory.
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.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
