Okoia 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.
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.
Bason Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space 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.
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.
Top hotels in Okoia
The Avenue Hotel
"Just basic"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Riverside Motel
"Needs to lift swabs up lot of food under them needs clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
"It fun to be in the city center and close to attractions and the restaurant downstairs was good. The downsides were it was noisy at night, the water pressure was terrible and the heater never did really warm the room up."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okoia
Whanganui East
While Whanganui East 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 Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
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.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Papaiti
While Papaiti 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 Aramoana Hill.
Putiki
Though Putiki 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.
