Gonville Travel Guide
Whanganui
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.
Top hotels in Gonville

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Reviewed on 18 May 2025

Bignell Street Motel
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020

Fiesta Court Motel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021

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
Other neighbourhoods around Gonville

Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and South Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

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 Durie Hill Elevator.

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.

Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Wanganui Community Arts Centre.