Title: Visit Whanganui Central: Best of Whanganui Central, Whanganui Travel 2026 | 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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 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 $97 CA $112 total Dec 21 - Dec 22 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this 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! (297 reviews) Good location and customer service. Just needs a little 'refresh' pealing paint on light switches, cracked basin, towels fraying. But other than that a comfortable stay. Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%2F12%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 CA $128 CA $150 total Dec 29 - Dec 30 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews) Room was spotless Staff very helpful Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&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 $143 CA $167 total Dec 20 - Dec 21 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (302 reviews) We arrived very late closer to 11pm Flynn was waiting to greet us Wonderful host The room was clean specious Bathroom with double sinks Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel Highly recommend this lovely hotel Thank you well appreciated accommodation Renata ... Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F12%2F2025&endDate=21%2F12%2F2025&selected=9679358&PinnedHotelID=9679358&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 $118 CA $136 total Dec 21 - Dec 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (328 reviews) All good Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F12%2F2025&endDate=22%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 Fully refundable CA $89 CA $104 total Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026 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! (337 reviews) It was nice. Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F01%2F2026&endDate=08%2F01%2F2026&selected=9626200&PinnedHotelID=9626200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3570000/3566000/3565927/790ffbb3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge 170 Guyton Street Whanganui CA $114 CA $133 total Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026 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! (222 reviews) The room was very clean and tidy. There was everything we needed in the room. The bed and pillows were really comfortable. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. In fact we left something behind, which we have arranged to be couriered to us, after we received a call. This motel is in easy ... 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[](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-College-Estate.dx693200873443655680) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Saint-Johns-Hill.dx693200906473672704) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bastia Hill Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Bastia-Hill.dx693200881275613184) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Durie Hill If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Whanganui-Durie-Hill.dx693200877333745664) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Springvale While Springvale might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake. 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