What to do in Whanganui

Activities, attractions and tours
Whanganui

Places to Visit in Whanganui

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Recommended things to do in Whanganui

Number of things to do
1
Things to do from
NZ$80
Cheapest thing to do
Timber Trail - Ongarue to Piropiro Shuttle 1 Day Ride
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
With kids

Discover the most popular places to visit in Whanganui

Explore areas of Whanganui

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Castlecliff

Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.

Castlecliff
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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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Wanganui Community Arts Centre.

Whanganui East
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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.

Springvale
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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.

Gonville
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Durie Hill

While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower.

Durie Hill
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Okoia

While visiting Okoia, you might make a stop by sights like Virginia Lake and South Beach.

Okoia