Whanganui Central
Whanganui
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Central Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 meeting rooms. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
"Quiet, close to supermarkets etc. A friendly ginger cat. Friendly staff. Good parking."
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Riverside Motel
30 Somme Parade Whanganui
The price is CA $92 per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
CA $92
CA $107 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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! (363 reviews)
"Nice and roomy, quiet and had everything I needed."
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
63-65 Dublin Street Whanganui
The price is CA $105 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $105
CA $121 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (356 reviews)
"Yes"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street Whanganui
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $133 per night from Jun 27 to Jun 28
CA $133
CA $154 total
Jun 27 - Jun 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews)
"We loved our two nights at the Rutland Arms. Perfect location for all the local amenities, parking at the rear, lovely staff, spacious, comfortable and clean accommodation. Sky Movies and Sports was an unexpected bonus. The only improvement would be to increase the pressure on the shower, we are ..."
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
The price is CA $141 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
CA $141
CA $162 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (436 reviews)
"Awesome stay"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
170 Guyton Street Whanganui
The price is CA $118 per night from Jun 25 to Jun 26
CA $118
CA $137 total
Jun 25 - Jun 26
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on May 5, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Whanganui Central
Find the best Whanganui Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Whanganui Central
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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.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
Whanganui East
Though Whanganui East might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Moutoa Gardens.
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake.
