Saint Johns Hill Travel Guide
Whanganui
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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.
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.
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.
Moutoa Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Moutoa Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Saint Johns Hill
The Avenue Hotel
"Quiet, close to supermarkets etc. A friendly ginger cat. Friendly staff. Good parking."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
151 on London Motel
"Disappointed in my room. It was a bit run down and some curtain hooks were missing. It’s also right by the train line which you can hear going past. Heat pump was good. No headboard for bed."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Riverside Motel
"Lovely roomy motel unit. Very definitely needed an upgrade in the bathroom and kitchen. One couch, one side spring broken so most uncomfortable. Bed MOST comfy, that was a bonus and motel in lovely situation. Sad not upgraded. Old fashioned little packets of soap, no dispensers of shampoo nor ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
"Lovely old hotel, great location, good facilities and nice friendly staff. Sadly could not warm our bedroom up much and water pressure in shower not great. Overall a lovely stay."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Saint Johns Hill
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Moutoa Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake.
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 Moutoa Gardens.
