Whanganui East Travel Guide
Whanganui
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.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum 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.
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.
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.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Whanganui East
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean tidy
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
151 on London Motel
Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Avenue Hotel
Great place to stay. Great location 👍
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riverview Motel
The suite was quite spacious and immaculately clean. The staff were friendly. Then heating was effective - we were very comfortable and warm all night.
Reviewed on 10 May 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 Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum 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 Whanganui Museum.
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 Whanganui Museum.
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.
