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.
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.
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.
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 Central Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
The room was descent and bed comfortable. Easy check-in. The TV is very old and internet slow but otherwise it was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 2026/1/14
Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 2025/12/28
The Rutland Arms Inn
The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Reviewed on 2025/12/23
Burwood Manor Motel
Everything as expected, friendly staff at front desk, comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2026/1/15
Riverview Motel
Great room - terrific view of the river - lovely staff :-)
Reviewed on 2026/1/15
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.
Reviewed on 2026/1/11
Other neighborhoods 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.
