Whanganui East Travel Guide
Whanganui
Visit Whanganui East
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum 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.
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.
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.
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 Whanganui East

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Room was small but enough space for a couple of nights. Staff was really concern about cleaning. Kitchen has enough kitchenware to make a decent meal, in the night usually very busy.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge

The Avenue Hotel
Close to electric car charging
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

151 on London Motel
Good comfortable room and nice and quiet
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Riverview Motel
Spa tub didn't work
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
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 Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Museum.

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

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery 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 Sarjeant Gallery.

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 Sarjeant Gallery.

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 Sarjeant Gallery.
