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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Putiki

Te Awa Motel
Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

151 on London Motel
Yes room and staff good
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

The Avenue Hotel
The room was spotless and the staff courteous
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
Convenient last minute stop. Room was spacious, clean and quiet. All the amenities were there.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

The Rutland Arms Inn
We arrived very late closer to 11pm Flynn was waiting to greet us Wonderful host The room was clean specious Bathroom with double sinks Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel Highly recommend this lovely hotel Thank you well appreciated accommodation Renata ...
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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.

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

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

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.

Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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.
