Whanganui Central Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whanganui Central
Popular places to visit
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.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in 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.
New Zealand Glassworks
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at New Zealand Glassworks during your trip to Whanganui.
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.
Our pick of the best Whanganui Central Hotel Deals
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 22 Feb 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Lovely clean room and the spa bath is as amazing
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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 22 Feb 2026
Riverside Motel
Good place to stay. We were comfortable and loved the stay.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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 2 Mar 2026
Riverview Motel
Spacious villa with a separate bedroom, a kitchenette and a huge corner spa in the bathroom
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui Central
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 Museum and Queens Park.
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.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum 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 Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
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.
