Otamatea Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 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.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Otamatea Hotel Deals
Aotea Motor Lodge
Bit of a mix up with the booking but quickly sorted by helpful staff
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
151 on London Motel
Nèeds updating - room was a bit tied but otherwise ok
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Avenue Hotel
I always stay here when in Whanganui visiting whanau. Its not flash, but its always tidy and clean. It is a bit tired, but you dont stay here expecting the Ritz! Location is great.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
The comfort and convenience of our unit, the Garden Suite, was very very much better than its street apeal. My partner has trouble walking, she has had a stroke, but the parking next to the step free food and the very convenient layout and comfort of our unit made our stay a real pleasure.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Comfortable, clean and well located.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Super clean & tidy! Lovely & knowledgeable owners! Comfortable beds. Great amenities! A+
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Otamatea
Saint Johns Hill
Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Springvale
While Springvale may 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 Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
College Estate
While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Ward Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
