Wanganui

Wanganui Travel Wiki

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Travel to Wanganui

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Travel and vacation in Wanganui, New Zealand

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Best of Wanganui

What to see and do in Wanganui ?

A holiday in Wanganui offers a great range of places to explore a picturesque river city. From sea-shore to river-bank, Wanganui is the perfect destination for all kinds of water sports and activities. With adventure, fine arts, and the rich cultural heritage of the Maori people, a holiday in Wanganui offers something to interest everyone!

A holiday in Wanganui would not be complete without experiencing the dynamic river culture. As the locals say, “Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au: I am the river, the river is me.” From leisurely paddle-streamers to a five-day kayaking adventure, there are multiple ways to explore the river. With all types of kayaking, jet boating and scenic river tours, there’s plenty to do in the river.

At Lake Wirita and Virginia Lake you can enjoy great swimming, fishing as sailing, as well as excellent bird-watching. You can even visit the wonderful winter gardens at Virginia Lake for a fantastic piece of scenery—perfect for picnicking! Perhaps you’d prefer to just relax in one of Wanganui’s great beaches. Whatever kind of water activity you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it here.

If you’re looking for a bit of heritage to spice up your Wanganui holiday, then you won’t be disappointed there either. Memorial tower if Durrie Hill offers sweeping views of the city’s many heritage buildings, and you even get to enjoy the excitement of the earthbound elevator rising to the top of the hill. Perhaps you’d prefer to take a historic Ratana tour and learn all about the history and culture of the Maori people.

With everything from takeaway to fine restaurant dining, eating out in Wanganui is a real treat! Enjoy a warm coffee of hot chocolate in one of the many cafés, grab a cool drink at a bar or simply unwind with a nice lunch at a yummy bistro. Make sure you visit the Cherry Cottage for some really great cupcakes as well.

Wanganui is a city brimming with culture. Fashion, fine art, graphic design, photography and glass-blowing, Wanganui has it all. You might enjoy a visit to the Ward Observatory where you can gaze at the wonder of the stars. Or perhaps an outing to one of Wanganui’s many fine art galleries is more suited to your tastes. Wanganui offers many guided tours of local Maori sites and culture, as well as the magnificent Queens park, the cultural centre of the town. The one thing you absolutely can’t miss in Wanganui is the legendary hospitality or ‘manaakitanga’.