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 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) * * * ## Whanganui Central Hotel Deals ![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 $116 CA $133 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 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! (321 reviews) "Room was clean and comfortable. Other than a laundry no other facilities available. Happy with our stay and would stay again." Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=1153793&PinnedHotelID=1153793&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 $148 CA $170 total Oct 21 - Oct 22 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! (295 reviews) Great location "Love this place, great location and lovely room" Reviewed on Aug 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=9679358&PinnedHotelID=9679358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![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 $99 CA $113 total Oct 9 - Oct 10 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! (284 reviews) "It is central. It is right next door AND across the road from Charge net Ev chargers👍" Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%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 $134 CA $156 total Oct 20 - Oct 21 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! (395 reviews) "Good location, helpful staff, room service great" Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F10%2F2025&endDate=21%2F10%2F2025&selected=3533869&PinnedHotelID=3533869&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 $91 CA $106 total Oct 21 - Oct 22 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! (331 reviews) "Convenient to town. Very clean" Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F10%2F2025&endDate=22%2F10%2F2025&selected=9626200&PinnedHotelID=9626200&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=959723619681136640) ![Astral Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19900/19819/a8b2a318_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Astral Motel 46 Somme Parade, Whanganui Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $94 CA $109 total Oct 12 - Oct 13 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Kowhai Park and Sarjeant Gallery ... 7.8/10 Good! (338 reviews) "Clean & Tidy. However, steam from shower not able to be gotten rid off." 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