Title: Visit Whanganui Central: Best of Whanganui Central, Whanganui Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Whanganui Central](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Central-Hotels.d959723619681136640.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Whanganui Central Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Whanganui-Central.d959723619681136640.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whanganui Central Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Central.d959723619681136640.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whanganui Central ## Whanganui ![Whanganui Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/46ad7695f680ce30485a05c11bac3965.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/176af07081e53452efa2d72ef5cdab90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/bef5065a3ab9d7d5d401b5eead6cb531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whanganui Central](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/b6dffe2360acec1a03ad1afa9400ce38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Paul Billaney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34141907d9ca394f0d256501117f4f52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Paul Billaney](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/34141907d9ca394f0d256501117f4f52.jpg) ## Visit Whanganui Central Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Whanganui travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui.dx3758) * * * ### Popular places to visit #### 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) #### Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Riverboat-Centre-And-Museum-Whanganui.d6108038.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. [](https://expedia.ca/Sarjeant-Gallery-Whanganui.d6111888.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wanganui Community Arts Centre You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.ca/Wanganui-Community-Arts-Centre-Whanganui.d553248621526967199.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) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Moutoa-Gardens-Whanganui.d6108032.Vacation-Attraction) * * * ## Whanganui Central Hotel Deals ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/6581a476_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui CA $94 CA $108 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (288 reviews) I always stay here when in Whanganui visiting whanau. Its not flash, but its always tidy and clean. It is a bit tired, but you dont stay here expecting the Ritz! Location is great. Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/3bf5716d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 390 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui Fully refundable CA $128 CA $149 total Dec 15 - Dec 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ... 9/10 Wonderful! (401 reviews) Absolutely fantastic staff, friendly and willing to help. Our room was spotless and staff that cleaned it went above and beyond, we will definitely be staying there again. Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F12%2F2025&endDate=16%2F12%2F2025&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Burwood Manor Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1153800/1153793/e0e2ef90_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Burwood Manor Motel 63-65 Dublin Street, Whanganui CA $103 CA $118 total Dec 7 - Dec 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui Museum are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (324 reviews) Tidy Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F12%2F2025&endDate=08%2F12%2F2025&selected=1153793&PinnedHotelID=1153793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Riverside Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9626200/9626200/8e075d87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverside Motel 30 Somme Parade, Whanganui CA $88 CA $102 total Nov 26 - Nov 27 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (335 reviews) Absolutely amazing staff!! We had a flight delay from Auckland and found ourselves arriving after the check-in desk closed. We contacted the motel and they were incredibly kind and efficient, getting us set up with our room still and saving a trip up the river the next morning that would otherwise ... Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F11%2F2025&endDate=27%2F11%2F2025&selected=9626200&PinnedHotelID=9626200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Riverview Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7180000/7170600/7170549/c0b0fdc7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Riverview Motel 14 Somme Parade, Whanganui CA $102 CA $119 total Dec 13 - Dec 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (319 reviews) Good walking distance to city park Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F12%2F2025&endDate=14%2F12%2F2025&selected=7170549&PinnedHotelID=7170549&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![The Rutland Arms Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679400/9679358/f3c35883_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Rutland Arms Inn Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui CA $131 CA $153 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9/10 Wonderful! (301 reviews) Rooms are very spacious and extremely well decorated. No lift but the barman assisted us with luggage. The room attendant is 75 but she is an absolute gem and very thorough with the room makeup. Bar downstairs is not noisy and has great food BUT I didn’t like the vanilla rice pudding. 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