Whanganui Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A black wrought iron gazebo with intricate designs, a central fountain, and is surrounded by greenery.

Stay near popular Whanganui Central attractions


Our pick of the best Whanganui Central Hotel Deals

Riverside Motel

Riverside Motel

3.5 out of 5
30 Somme Parade Whanganui
The price is AU$107 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$107
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (376 reviews)
"Nice and clean room. The kitchen is big compared to other motels we had stayed before. There was only 1 electric heater to heat up the entire room. If stay during the winter time it will be very cold. Needed a bathroom heater too. I think the rooms Needed to be updated. Lot of noises at night when ..."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Riverside Motel
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge

3.5 out of 5
170 Guyton Street Whanganui
The price is AU$137 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$137
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn

4 out of 5
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street Whanganui
The price is AU$170 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$170
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Rutland Arms Inn
Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
The price is AU$141 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$141
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum ...
Aotea Motor Lodge
Riverview Motel

Riverview Motel

3.5 out of 5
14 Somme Parade Whanganui
The price is AU$113 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$113
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (345 reviews)
"Great location but not a happy reason for staying- I was pallbearer at my partners funeral, which was at the very nearby funeral home. Very handy to the city where my friend (who had brought me up from Kapiti) and I had dinner on the Sunday night. Good parking right by our rooms. Very friendly, helpful ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Riverview Motel
Burwood Manor Motel

Burwood Manor Motel

2.5 out of 5
63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui
The price is AU$140 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
AU$140
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ...
Burwood Manor Motel
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Our guide on where to stay in Whanganui Central

Find the best Whanganui Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Castlecliff

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

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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.

Westmere

If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

Aramoho

While Aramoho 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.



Whanganui Central Travel Guide

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