Tawhero Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Tawhero
The Avenue Hotel
It is central. It is right next door AND across the road from Charge net Ev chargers👍
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Bit of a mix up with the booking but quickly sorted by helpful staff
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
151 on London Motel
Very comfortable with EV charging. Some road noise with windows open but quiet when closed.
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Brilliant as always!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Comfortable, clean and well located.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The Rutland Arms Inn
The stay was good and very enjoyable The only downside was very loud music being played somewhere near the Rutland Arms late at night. I rang reception at 12.00 (midnight) but got no answer. I felt very frustrated by this!
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tawhero
Gonville
Though Gonville 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.
Springvale
While Springvale 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 Riverboat Centre and 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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Ward Observatory 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.
