Tawhero

Whanganui

Popular places to visit

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.

Virginia Lake

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.

Durie Hill Elevator

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.

Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum

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.

Watt Fountain

Putiki Church

Find out about the history of Whanganui with a stop at Putiki Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Putiki Church

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.

Sarjeant Gallery

Top hotels in Tawhero

The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P4,122 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P4,122
P4,740 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
Great location
"Location is great near to everything. My boys minimizes their voices because there is a charge of $85 for noises. No sky Tv though just normal 5 Tv chanel boys wanting to watch movies. But other than that was good."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

The Avenue Hotel
151 on London Motel

151 on London Motel

4.5 out of 5
151 London Street, Whanganui
Stay at this 4.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
"Great place to stay with full restaurant for all meals. Really good food at restaurant."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

2.5 out of 5
63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
"Great motel for a quick overnight stay with my young daughter during the school holidays. Nice comfy beds, pillows. Spacious room and kitchen facilities, plus a win win for my daughter as she could watch Netflix too!"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

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Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

3.5 out of 5
30 Somme Parade, Whanganui
The price is P4,003 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P4,003
P4,604 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (320 reviews)
"Riverside motel was an easy and comfortable place for our overnight stay. Simple but tidy and kn a great location."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

Riverside Motel
Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui
The price is P6,000 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P6,000
P6,900 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9/10 Wonderful! (391 reviews)
"Close to amenities"

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre

3.5 out of 5
143 Anzac Parade, Whanganui
The price is P3,245 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
P3,245
P3,732 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (208 reviews)
"Was a unique property almost like staying in the jungle with the city just behind you. Comfortable unit and excellent value for money. Great place to stay with children."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
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Other neighbourhoods around Tawhero

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Gonville

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

Gonville
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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 Durie Hill Elevator.

Springvale
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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.

College Estate
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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 Durie Hill Elevator.

Saint Johns Hill
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Whanganui Central

If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Wanganui Community Arts Centre and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Whanganui Central
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Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

Castlecliff

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