Putiki Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Putiki Church
After visiting Putiki Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Putiki

Te Awa Motel

The Avenue Hotel
Location is good, very central. Downstairs hallway to the units a bit dark and gloomy. Room was clean and tidy, unfortunately they have sprayed too much air freshener, I was hit with a suffocating strong scent when we checked into the room. Asked reception if we could have another room and we're ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

151 on London Motel
Clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Riverview Motel
Other neighbourhoods around Putiki

Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.

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 Museum.

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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 Durie Hill Elevator.

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.

Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
