Title: Mowhanau Beach in Manawatū-Whanganui - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Mowhanau Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Mowhanau-Beach-Hotels.0-l6108046-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Manawatu-Whanganui.d6047980.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Manawatū-Whanganui](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Manawatu-Wanganui.d6047980.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Mowhanau Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mowhanau-Beach.d6108046.Car-Rental-Guide)[Manawatū-Whanganui Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Manawatu-Wanganui.d6047980.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mowhanau Beach Tours and Activities ## Visit Mowhanau Beach Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit #### Bason Botanic Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bason-Botanic-Gardens-Westmere.d553248621532610635.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bushy Park Homestead & Forest Explore the great outdoors at Bushy Park Homestead & Forest, a lovely green space in Kai Iwi. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Bushy-Park-Homestead-Forest-Kai-Iwi.d6111882.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Virginia-Lake-Whanganui.d553248621532610631.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kowhai Park Explore the great outdoors at Kowhai Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Kowhai-Park-Whanganui.d963912259212820480.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ward Observatory Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Ward-Observatory-Whanganui.d6108036.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whanganui Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 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