Whanganui Central
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Moutoa Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Moutoa Gardens, a lovely green space 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 Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
Very tidy room, good space and easy to access
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
Clean, spacious,quiet, and close enough to main street -Victoria Avenue-. Thank you, Kelly, for making us feel very welcomed. Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Riverside Motel
Clean room, quiet, spacious. The bed wasn’t the most comfortable though.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Riverview Motel
The girl on reception was very polite and helpful, the room although a bit dated was very clean and tidy with everything one could need. Thanks for a great stay.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui Central
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.
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 Whanganui Museum.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Whanganui Museum.
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.
Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are top sights worth seeing.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
