Visit Whanganui Central
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
Very clean Helpful staff
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Room was spotless Staff very helpful
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
The Rutland Arms Inn
We arrived very late closer to 11pm Flynn was waiting to greet us Wonderful host The room was clean specious Bathroom with double sinks Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel Highly recommend this lovely hotel Thank you well appreciated accommodation Renata ...
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Riverside Motel
It was nice.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
All good
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Astral Motel
The room served my purpose which was sleeping. Thank you.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
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 Sarjeant Gallery.
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 Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and 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.
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 Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake.
Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
