Whanganui Central
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Whanganui Central
The Avenue Hotel
The water pressure in the shower and basin was too strong and caused the water from the shower to go onto the bathroom floor and when washing hands the water splashed onto us and surrounding areas.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Spa pool in the room was a great way to emd the day.
Reviewed on 8 Apr, 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 Mar, 2026
Riverview Motel
Spa tub didn't work
Reviewed on 23 Mar, 2026
Riverside Motel
Kitchen had everything we needed. Clean room. Good service.
Reviewed on 8 Apr, 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Very cute historic property that has been nicely updated. Centrally located to lots of fun restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Whanganui Central
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.
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 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 Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
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 Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
