Whanganui East Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Whanganui East
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Putiki Church
Find out about the history of Whanganui when you spend time at Putiki Church. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Whanganui East Hotel Deals
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025
Beautiful old villa apartment in charming setting.
Reviewed on 11 May 2025
The Avenue Hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
151 on London Motel
Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui East
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Wanganui Community Arts Centre and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Durie Hill Elevator and Virginia Lake.