Whanganui Central Travel Guide
Whanganui
Visit Whanganui Central
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.
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.
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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Queens Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
"Quiet, close to supermarkets etc. A friendly ginger cat. Friendly staff. Good parking."
Reviewed on 15 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
Aotea Motor Lodge
"Awesome stay"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
BK's Magnolia Motor Lodge
"Warm and friendly staff, room was lovely and clean, location was excellent for us, the only thing we miss is being able to watch Sky and YouTube without the hassle of signing in all the time, but would recommend this motel"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Whanganui Central
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
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.
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.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens 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.
