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salisbury3933 Says: The riverboat cruise is apparently well worth doing, but it pays to book, as we found out when the cruise was booked out, with no room for us. There's always next time, I suppose.
salisbury3933 Says: The tower on Durie Hill gives excellent scenic views of the Wanganui area. You can get the elevator up the hill, but you'll need to climb the 100 feet or so of the tower.
salisbury3933 Says: This museum, in Queens Park near the Sarjeant gallery is an outstanding museum, with much on the history of the area, both of the local Maori, and also the settlers that came to the region.Of particular interest are the paintings by Gottfried Lindauer, as well as some...
salisbury3933 Says: This Gallery in Queens Park in Wanganui is one of the better regional art museums you will see, with some excellent exhibitions. A must see if you are in Wanganui.
Boxing Day Motorbike Street Racing
jono84 Says: Every Boxing Day, the streets of Wanganui are awash with motorbike fans from across NZ and abroad. This is when the roads are shut off for the day, on Taupo Quay and other neighbouring roads, and you can hear the screaming of engines as far as the outer reaches of the...
jono84 Says: Cooks Gardens is the base for Wanganui Rugby Club, and also has the velodrome next door which plays host to many world cycling track events. Unfortunately however, Wanganui do not give you the free-flowing, free-scoring rugby that you may have been expecting having seen the...
jono84 Says: The Opera House stands as a bit of a relic in Wanganui, but from the outside you wouldnt believe just how old it is! (Early 20th Century so im told). Its been kept in very good nick, and regularly stages large events and packed crowds in its fragile main hall. Ive already...
jono84 Says: Speedway is a big event in Wanganui, and in November 2005 we attended the opening event and ceremony, marking the beginning of the new racing season. The event was very well attended despite the chilly winds whipping across the open grassy banks where we were sitting. We...
jono84 Says: This beach is not the easiest to find, but ask any local person and they will be able to give you directions, as this beautiful beach is adored by people in Wanganui. Its also quite simple to find when you trust in where youre actually going.This sandy beach is vast and...
jono84 Says: Viginia Lake is definitely worth a visit, and make sure you get there - especially if you have limited time!! The Reserve is always open, and the fountain continues to shine away in different colours well after dusk.There are many small gardens and many residents for that...
War Memorial Tower on Durie Hill
jono84 Says: As i mentioned in my intro, this viewpoint is the best place to gaze across the beauty of this small part of the world. You can see the majesty of the Whanganui River as it meets the Tasman Sea, and the landscape as it stretches far onto the horizon. You can also see Mounts...
3 Reviews and 51 Opinions This is the place to stay if you are in the area.Modern,spotless,spacious,charming staff and very...
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui
1 Review and 33 Opinions The rooms are clean of a good quality, and spacious. The hotel itself has a reasonable restaurant...
salisbury3933 Says: We stopped in here for dinner as it was a short walk from our hotel, and we were not disappointed with the quality or the price.The mains were all around $10-15 with good volume, and including drinks we ended up paying NZ $56 all up. It was cheap, but also good quality.
The RSA Gallipoli Restaurant - Wanganui: Not only for oldies
jobaby Says: The Gallipoli restaurant at the RSA offers meals at very competitive prices and really savour your tastebuds.Watch out if your ordering a steak as that is placed one plate and your sides on another.....the steak is absolutely huge and yeah they provide a "doggy bag" for...
Castlecliff Hotel - Wanganui: The "Pig Pen"
jobaby Says: Please dont be dismayed at the title of this topic, The "Pig Pen", also known as the Castlecliff hotel. So I hear the story originates to a few years ago when a guy taking his pig down to the abbatoirs decided to have a quick pint at the hotel. Him and his mates are having...
"Slippery Saddle": The "Slippery Saddle"
jobaby Says: The "Slippery saddle" in Wanganui is probably one of the best renowned nightclubs, especially on a Friday and Saturday night. This club caters for all ages from the age of legal drinkers to the oldies........it appears that if you are 30 or over, you are an oldie....lol.The...
jobaby Says: An Urupa is the Maori name for a cemetary and on your visit, you may go for a walk around one.You may notice that there are bottles of water at the entrance or just inside the gate. These are not there for you to drink but are there for a purpose.When you leave, please use...
jobaby Says: If you have the chance to visit a Maori marae (pronounced ma-rye and is a meeting place), protocol expects you to remove your shoes before entering the house. This is so that you pay respect to the tipuna (the deceased ancestors) and that you dont carry bad omens in.Please...
If you are cruising past Wanganui with your boat and want to test the waters out, then please get advice on crossing the Wanganui Rivermouth bar. This can be treacherous at times and you and your boat may end up getting gobbled up if you dont do the right approach. Better still, if you are not an experienced skipper, find one that will guide you through.
Written May 30, 2003
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: If you plan to go hiking, please bring suitable footwear, warm clothing and the essentials in case of any emergency.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: The usual toiletries and in summer sandfly repellent.
Photo Equipment: Spectacular scenery abounds where your visit is complimented by video cameras, cameras and fond memories.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: There are several camping grounds, one of which is close to the beach. In summer bring swimming gear, sunglasses and suntan lotion. For those of you that want to cheat in the winter months with a tan, there are sunbed salons available.
Written May 18, 2003
If you want to get off the usual State Highway 1 and you are making your way north to Auckland or south to Wellington, then try State Highway 3 and the Parapara Rd, which leads you from Raetihi to Wanganui and vice versa. The road is rather windy but the scenery is spectacular and there are places where you can stop, have a relax and look at.
One of the features along this road is the "Raukawa Falls", which is about 30 kilometres south of Raetihi.
Please maintain the speed to which the road signs indicate, safe driving.
Written May 30, 2003
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Hi there, my name is Jo and I live in Wanganui (aka "The River City"), North Island, New Zealand. Wanganui is located on the West Coast of the North Island and is about 400 kms south of Auckland and...
Wanganui - the sun never seems to go down in this place! Well, ive been here close to six months now, and these are the first words i have written on my time in New Zealand. Reading what ive just...
I drive to work in 8 minutes . After living in Wellington for 18years I now have more leisure time to enjoy 6 National Parks within 2 hours drive but live 10 minutes from the beach.
We spent an enjoyable 24 hours in Wanganui, enjoying what the city has to offer. It's a pleasant place to visit, with enough attractions to keep the visitor busy for a day or two.
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