Guidebook for Whanganui
Food Scene
This is our "local" so a short distance from Pheasant Cottage. Cafe with a hipster/seaside vibe. Bespoke burgers, delicious salads and yummy chips.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Citadel Cafe
14 Rangiora StThis is our "local" so a short distance from Pheasant Cottage. Cafe with a hipster/seaside vibe. Bespoke burgers, delicious salads and yummy chips.
Our favourite cafe in Wanganui. Very consistent good coffee.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jolt
19 Victoria AveOur favourite cafe in Wanganui. Very consistent good coffee.
Recaffeinate
45 Taupo QuayGreat coffee and good service from the boys.
Ambrosia Delicatessen / La Bolsa Negra Cafe
63 Ridgway StDelicious food, nice vibe. Delicatessan as well as cafe.
Conveniently situated beside Wanganui i-Site. Great food, good people watching.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mud Ducks Cafe Wanganui
31 Taupo QuayConveniently situated beside Wanganui i-Site. Great food, good people watching.
Great coffee. Lovely outlook to Virginia Lake. Music on summer Sundays between 11am and 2pm.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Funky Duck Cafe
110 Great N RdGreat coffee. Lovely outlook to Virginia Lake. Music on summer Sundays between 11am and 2pm.
Consistently good meals in an Olde English Style pub.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rutland Arms Inn
48-52 Ridgway StConsistently good meals in an Olde English Style pub.
Good for pub grub or fine dining upstairs. Great to sit in the covered verandah on a sunny day and watch the world go by. Quiz night on winter Wednesdays a hit but book early or you'll miss out. Live music on occasions, always a good night out.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Lion Inn
45 Anzac ParadeGood for pub grub or fine dining upstairs. Great to sit in the covered verandah on a sunny day and watch the world go by. Quiz night on winter Wednesdays a hit but book early or you'll miss out. Live music on occasions, always a good night out.
Fabulous Indian food every time we've been there! Very reasonable prices for beer and wine.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spice Guru Indian Restaurant Bar & Takeaway
23A Victoria AvenueFabulous Indian food every time we've been there! Very reasonable prices for beer and wine.
Thai Villa
7 Victoria AveExcellent Thai food, great service.
Best savoury muffin in town! Have heard the degustation menu is spectacular. Nice lawn area out front on a sunny day.
25 Somme Parade Cafe/Restaurant
25 Somme ParadeBest savoury muffin in town! Have heard the degustation menu is spectacular. Nice lawn area out front on a sunny day.
Parks & Nature
Easy and varied bush walks with an abundance of birdlife and native flora and fauna. Historic house that is a BnB and has a restaurant.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bushy Park Sanctuary
791 Rangitatau E RdEasy and varied bush walks with an abundance of birdlife and native flora and fauna. Historic house that is a BnB and has a restaurant.
Good variety of species. Take a picnic and make use of the BBQ facilities.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bason Botanic Gardens
552 Rapanui RdGood variety of species. Take a picnic and make use of the BBQ facilities.
Black sand, driftwood. Swim between the flags and watch the sunset. Patrolled beach between 12 noon and 6pm during summer.
Castlecliff Beach
12 Rangiora StBlack sand, driftwood. Swim between the flags and watch the sunset. Patrolled beach between 12 noon and 6pm during summer.
Patrolled beach. Black sand. Good swimming.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kai Iwi Beach
Patrolled beach. Black sand. Good swimming.
Beautiful lake - easy half hour stroll to get around. Ducks and swans.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lago Virginia
110 Great N RdBeautiful lake - easy half hour stroll to get around. Ducks and swans.
Superb children's playground in a beautiful setting. Miniature railways. Swings, slides, paddling pool etc.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Kowhai
Anzac ParadeSuperb children's playground in a beautiful setting. Miniature railways. Swings, slides, paddling pool etc.
Shopping
55 Victoria Ave
55 Victoria AvenueNice selection of brands, colours and sizes. Women's clothing . Great service.
Country Lane Originals
55 Victoria AveGreat selection of homewares and gifts. Personal service.
Noire
92 Victoria AveWomen's clothing. Great service, good selection of quality garments.
Essentials
Countdown Victoria Ave
433 Victoria AveCountdown
Wilson StreetWhanganui Hospital
100 Heads RdIn an emergency dial 111 for an ambulance.
Unichem Pharmacy
36 Fitzherbert AveSt. John's Medical Centre
345 Wicksteed StArts & Culture
A trip to the museum is always fun!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whanganui Regional Museum
Watt StreetA trip to the museum is always fun!
Watch live glass blowers in action! Something different. Glassworks for sale if you are looking for a special gift or something for your home.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Zealand Glassworks
2 Rutland StWatch live glass blowers in action! Something different. Glassworks for sale if you are looking for a special gift or something for your home.
Sightseeing
Great views of the city from here. Historic elevator and you can climb the tower.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
3 Anzac ParadeGreat views of the city from here. Historic elevator and you can climb the tower.
A cruise aboard the iconic Waimarie Paddle Steamer is undoubtedly one of the most authentic ways to experience Whanganui River’s scenery and history.
Salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River where she sat for around 50 years, the Waimarie Paddle Steamer (previously known as PS Waimarie) was restored to her former glory and re-launched in 2000 to make her New Zealand’s only authentic coal-fired paddle steamer in operation. Today, we can but dream of the hustle and bustle of the trading settlers and iwi who knew the Waimarie Paddle Steamer of old. Instead we can enjoy her resurrection with a leisurely river cruise more fitting to her stately grace. Loved by adults and children alike, a scheduled or private charter cruise on the Waimarie Paddle Steamer offers a unique view of Wanganui.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waimarie
1A Taupo QuayA cruise aboard the iconic Waimarie Paddle Steamer is undoubtedly one of the most authentic ways to experience Whanganui River’s scenery and history.
Salvaged from the bottom of the Whanganui River where she sat for around 50 years, the Waimarie Paddle Steamer (previously known as PS Waimarie) was restored to her former glory and re-launched in 2000 to make her New Zealand’s only authentic coal-fired paddle steamer in operation. Today, we can but dream of the hustle and bustle of the trading settlers and iwi who knew the Waimarie Paddle Steamer of old. Instead we can enjoy her resurrection with a leisurely river cruise more fitting to her stately grace. Loved by adults and children alike, a scheduled or private charter cruise on the Waimarie Paddle Steamer offers a unique view of Wanganui.
Entertainment & Activities
Every Saturday morning from 9am till 1pm. One of the best markets we've ever been to. Food, plants, art, craft, coffee.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whanganui River Traders Market
7 Taupo QuayEvery Saturday morning from 9am till 1pm. One of the best markets we've ever been to. Food, plants, art, craft, coffee.