Tawhero
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Tawhero Hotel Deals

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean and quiet. Good kitchen and lounge facilities. Internal heating was also good. Much needed as a cold front came through. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Aotea Motor Lodge
Nice quiet room Bed was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 2026/3/7

The Avenue Hotel
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22

151 on London Motel
Clean room.
Reviewed on 2026/3/7

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22

Burwood Manor Motel
Burwood manor was exceptionally clean. The units are getting a bit older but I could not fault their cleanliness of our 2 units. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 2026/3/2
Other neighborhoods around Tawhero

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.

Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery.

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.

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

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Queens Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Sarjeant Gallery.
