Location: Whanganui
Top Things to do in Whanganui
Top 9 Sights & Landmarks in Whanganui, North Island
Whanganui (/ˈhwɒŋənuːi/; Māori: [ɸaŋanui]), also spelt Wanganui, is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, runs from Mount Tongariro to the sea. Whanganui is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region.
Restaurants in Whanganui
1. Bushy Park Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 775gilvray - Cambridge, New Zealand
we had morning tea of fresh scones, jam and cream.. the service was wonderful warm a nd friendly. this place is a must for a visit to Whanganui.
2. Durie Hill Elevator
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By 676gabrielleb - Greater Hobart, Australia
A unique experience including the walk down the underground tunnel to get to the elevator. Once at the top the views over Whanganui & the river are great, even better if you climb either one of the towers at the top.
3. St Mary's Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
4. Durie Hill Memorial Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By SLRobinsonNZ - Whanganui, New Zealand
We regularly visit the Tower, every school holidays. The grandkids have the energy to make the climb and I stagger along behind them. At least when they reach the top before I get there they can't come to any harm as it has a 'cage' over the top of it. We love looking at the fantastic view and identifying places we know. If you are from out of town, use the historic elevator to get to the top of the hill. There is an earth cache at the Tower (for geocachers) and a Munzee at the top of the elevator. There are great things to photograph at the bottom of the elevator.
5. Somme Parade & Whanganui Boardwalk
6. Bearing Outdoor sculpture
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Moopoli - Christchurch, New Zealand
We enjoyed walking along the excellent boardwalk by the Whanganui River. Great place to exercise the dog and see interesting art and historical boats and buildings. Just lovely!
7. William Birch Pools
8. Canaan Honey
Taste and see that our honey is good. Canaan Honey is an artisan boutique honey bee-sness - bee hives scattered through the lush pastures of the Whanganui region with an exquisite honey factory and shop. Talk to the beekeepers themselves, see the factory in action, taste at the tasting bar and purchase manuka and pasture honeys, bees wax wraps, bees wax and honey based cosmetics.
9. St Paul Putiki Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By LindaG4870 - Wellington, New Zealand
Pictures do not convey the experience of stepping into the St. Paul's Memorial Church in Putiki. Inside this all-native timber church, you plunge into Maori culture. Three varieties of pattern cover the interior: woven (on tukutuku panels), carved (totara wood), and painted. Take the tour to learn how the iwi have adapted the meanings of the following traditional patterns for a Christian application: the tears of the albatross, the learning-teaching stairway, Mãori warriors, the constellations, speed lines, and the varied kowhaiwhai on the ridgepole and rafters. The iwi has even adapted the meaning of structural elements to a Christian context. In addition, a richly carved baptistery font under its own carved canopy forms an unexpected focal point, and native plants feature even in the more conventional stained glass windows and crozier. Our guide, Simon, carried the baton made for his father, the head of the 28th Maori battalion, which was the most feared part of the New Zealand army in World War II. Unlike the batons for other battalions, this one was carved of wood with Mãori designs. A tip for visitors: it is important to show respect in Mãori culture. The fine print on the tickets (see below) advises arriving ten minutes early, so the guide knows you're really coming. Tours are offered daily at 2 pm if there is interest, and the church is locked, so you must go to the i-Site in Whanganui to get tickets. The i-Site then calls the guide to set up the tour.
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