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[](https://expedia.ca/Putiki-Church-Putiki.d553248621526967191.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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Watt-Fountain-Whanganui.d6108034.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Museum-Whanganui.d6111890.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Queens-Park-Whanganui.d6111886.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sarjeant Gallery You can spend time exploring the galleries in Sarjeant Gallery during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. 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