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Discover the Best Hotels, B&Bs, Inns and Vacation Rentals in Whanganui – Based on 6,479 Real Reviews from Actual Guests
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Loads of art related things to do and see in Whanganui. The shopping is adequate, the best things are the specialty shops.... with a book shop to die for, and loads of other unique shops, you do have to hunt for.
Beautiful town with lots of fun things to do and nice places to visit, Virginia Lake and Durie hill are the must goes. The typical wild west coast with black sand beach is amazing, but need consider the wild wind.
I was there for the Masters Games (indoor bowls) and these were fun though there were indications it seemed to have been run on a tight budget. I was fortunate to arrive just in time for an organ concert at Christ Church, at this stage there are no more planned but if they come up I highly recommend them (price was $25 for those who are not signed up as Friends of the Organ so may be the same for future concerts.) I didn't do a lot of the tourist type things (some of them I had done on a previous visit) but I still enjoyed exploring. I did enjoy taking a look around Queens Park. Definitely would like to come back to Wanganui with a bit more time to spare, Local bus service is a bit confusing and is limited at weekends and doesn't run at all on Sunday. Most central areas are easily reached on foot so not too much of a problem for those areas unless you are loaded up with luggage or it's raining!
Lovely cruise up the river on the paddle steamer. Well laid out town. The helpfulness of a certain shoe shop lady was fantastic...She did your town proud ...beautiful dinner at the RedLion upstairs ...all in all great
Stayed for a week to see what Whanganui was like. Had a river trip in the old paddle steamer which I can recommend. Restaurants are hit or miss so choose carefully and read the reviews. People in the street are friendly so don't hesitate to ask directions or just questions about the place. Also took the tunnel and elevator that goes up the tower, just remember to take cash for the lift as we forgot and we promptly shown the exit. Like a lot of small towns in NZ the idea of service in restaurants and cafes is not like in the cities some places were border line rude but others very good. The infamous Wanganui Computer Centre still stands but has been repurposed. The site of NZ's first and only suicide bombing, not in the guide books unfortunately. Great sense of the arts here, surprising for a small place. There is a really busy and bustling market on Saturday morning along the river that is not to be missed. If you've never been here I can recommend spending a few days.
“Spacious Rooms really comfortable bed,great room service, friendly staff. Staff carried bags up stairs to the rooms Free WiFi In the heart of down town Whanganui a real bonus”
“Very economical. I was a little apprehensive, knowing it was 'budget' accommodation. But it was great. Everything I needed - clean, quiet location off the road, lots of room, great bag storage, great wifi, plunger coffee.”
“It was in a quiet location close to where we wanted to go. Very clean unit. Friendly staff. Very comfortable beds. We were offered low fat milk which is rarely an option in motels etc.”
“Fantastic location, friendly and helpful hosts. Whanganui is a great road trip destination for families & the Tamara crew always makes our whānau feel welcome”
“We stayed in the Econolodge which is the older part of the complex. It is in need of refurbishment but still very comfortable. We loved having the kitchen and plenty of space.”
