Whanganui Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whanganui Central
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui 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.
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.
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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Whanganui Central Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
"Quiet, close to supermarkets etc. A friendly ginger cat. Friendly staff. Good parking."
Reviewed on 15 June 2026
Riverside Motel
"Nice and roomy, quiet and had everything I needed."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
"We loved our two nights at the Rutland Arms. Perfect location for all the local amenities, parking at the rear, lovely staff, spacious, comfortable and clean accommodation. Sky Movies and Sports was an unexpected bonus. The only improvement would be to increase the pressure on the shower, we are ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Astral Motel
"Friendly staff, Clean & tidy room, comfy bed, all we needed for the night."
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Whanganui Central
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Whanganui East
While Whanganui East may 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 Moutoa Gardens.
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 Museum.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake.
