Discover Whanganui

Discover Whanganui Welcome to Discover Whanganui, your ultimate guide to exploring our region. The Whanganui District is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Whanganui is a place that gives visitors an opportunity to become immersed in authentic heritage in a generous riverside setting, bustling with activity. There is something here for everyone from arts and culture to sport and recreation or enjoying the scenery and natural attractions. We are surrounded by a natural landscape with dramatic west coast beaches, unspoilt native bush for tramping and w

ilderness trips and the longest navigable river in New Zealand. At the mouth of the Whanganui River lies the town of Wanganui or Whanganui (whichever you prefer) a place called home by approximately 48,000 people.

Aramoana for views to make your heart sing. Whanganui River is always different, always the same, and this lookout as yo...
21/01/2025

Aramoana for views to make your heart sing. Whanganui River is always different, always the same, and this lookout as you venture down the River Road is the perfect pause for reflection.

Find yourself on the awa, the perfect journey to escape from the busy world and reflect on what's important to you 🛶
21/01/2025

Find yourself on the awa, the perfect journey to escape from the busy world and reflect on what's important to you 🛶

Climb high for summer views 😍 Durie Hill Tower is a stunner!
18/01/2025

Climb high for summer views 😍 Durie Hill Tower is a stunner!

Creativity in the House of Inspiration, the Whanganui experience you can't miss. Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery welco...
17/01/2025

Creativity in the House of Inspiration, the Whanganui experience you can't miss. Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery welcomes you in and lives on in your memory 💡

From Castlecliff to Drews Ave and everywhere between and beyond - Whanganui kai makes for smiles and memories 🍔🍦 Citadel...
16/01/2025

From Castlecliff to Drews Ave and everywhere between and beyond - Whanganui kai makes for smiles and memories 🍔🍦

Citadel Moons

Whanganui Awa is a river of beauty, mystery, and memory. A river journey is unforgettable and timeless ❤
14/01/2025

Whanganui Awa is a river of beauty, mystery, and memory. A river journey is unforgettable and timeless ❤

Cruising through 2025 like 😍 We see you Paddle Steamer Waimarie 🥰
11/01/2025

Cruising through 2025 like 😍 We see you Paddle Steamer Waimarie 🥰

Ah summer, we adore you. Discover sunshine-filled days with us. 💯 bliss guaranteed.
09/01/2025

Ah summer, we adore you. Discover sunshine-filled days with us. 💯 bliss guaranteed.

Warm summer nights are perfect for seeing Whanganui's beauty from a different perspective. The city at night is sure to ...
07/01/2025

Warm summer nights are perfect for seeing Whanganui's beauty from a different perspective. The city at night is sure to delight 🤩

The party you don't want to miss! Whanganui Vintage Weekend is a celebration unlike any other, packed full of experience...
05/01/2025

The party you don't want to miss! Whanganui Vintage Weekend is a celebration unlike any other, packed full of experiences and perfect for memory-making with your whānau.

We adore ❤ Whanganui Regional Museum. Outside and in, our museum is a thing of beauty. Discover the rich history of Whan...
04/01/2025

We adore ❤ Whanganui Regional Museum. Outside and in, our museum is a thing of beauty. Discover the rich history of Whanganui through its special collections and fascinating stories.

03/01/2025

Meet Seth, a local creative who recently returned to Whanganui and is already championing the city's creative characteristics. Seth chatted about Whanganui's extraordinary creative opportunities with Dr Emma Bugden, from our UNESCO City of Design office. Earlier this year, Seth took part in the 'All In For Arts' event, contributing kōrero on how creativity can propel us forward—highlighting the importance of the arts for shaping communities like Whanganui.

You can't beat Frosty Moons on a hot day, a cold day, any day!
02/01/2025

You can't beat Frosty Moons on a hot day, a cold day, any day!

Here are a few of our favourite things 🍹☕🍲 Food and fun with whānau and friends ❤ Quattro Curious Bagel Frank. Bar + E...
31/12/2024

Here are a few of our favourite things 🍹☕🍲 Food and fun with whānau and friends ❤

Quattro Curious Bagel Frank. Bar + Eatery

The House of Inspiration - Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery 😍 If you haven't been, the time is now. Discover creativity...
29/12/2024

The House of Inspiration - Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery 😍 If you haven't been, the time is now. Discover creativity in New Zealand's only UNESCO City of Design 💡

Sunshine and plays all day, Whanganui's Kowhai Park is a perennial crowd favourite. Stroll by as you walk the bridges, t...
25/12/2024

Sunshine and plays all day, Whanganui's Kowhai Park is a perennial crowd favourite. Stroll by as you walk the bridges, take the kids for a nostalgic play, pull together a picnic and enjoy the evening sun, discover Kowhai Park and see what all the fuss is about.

Paloma Gardens is always a good idea. Disappear into a summer paradise just 25 minutes from the city 😍
23/12/2024

Paloma Gardens is always a good idea. Disappear into a summer paradise just 25 minutes from the city 😍

23/12/2024

How great are these beautiful Awhi Mai Creations cards? Our Whanganui isite Visitor Centre is a proud stockist of these wonderful locally designed greeting cards 😁 Ka rawe te kōrero Māori ❤ Meri Kirihimete 🌟

Our site has a special UNESCO City of Design display dedicated to locally designed goods, make sure you swing by and check out some Whanganui's treasures when you discover this uniquely creative city.

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Meet Seth, a local creative who recently returned to Whanganui and is already championing the city's creative characteristics. Seth chatted about Whanganui's extraordinary creative opportunities with Dr Emma Bugden, from our UNESCO City of Design office. Earlier this year, Seth took part in the 'All In For Arts' event, contributing kōrero on how creativity can propel us forward—highlighting the importance of the arts for shaping communities like Whanganui. @sarjeantgallery #unescocityofdesign #cityofdesignwhanganui

Discover a new way to explore Whanganui. Take a trip on the historic @paddle_steamer_waimarie up the Whanganui River and journey back beside our beautiful awa on their new bikes. Don’t forget your coffee from @thevillagesnob! It’s the perfect way to spend a warm, sunny day in town.

Once-in-a-lifetime type moments on the Whanganui River at the Mangapurua Landing. 🦆

Our precious and beautiful awa is starring in a powerful documentary soon to be landing on kiwi shores. Opening the Doc Edge Festival 2024 in Christchurch, Ko au te Awa, ko te Awa ko au – I Am The River, The River Is Me will be featuring in the festival across cinemas in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Tickets can be organised through the link below. And, if you don't live in in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch share this with your friends and whanau who do so they can book their tickets! https://docedge.nz/films/ko-au-te-awa-ko-te-awa-ko-au-i-am-the-river-the-river-is-me/ Thank you for bringing this special film to Aotearoa, Doc Edge!

The date is set! Whanganui's iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopens on Saturday 9 November! 🎉🎉🎉

The powerful art by printmaker, Vanessa Wairata Edwards, is on show at Brown & Co throughout Artists Open Studios Whanganui. Blending Māori culture into her printmaking, Vanessa creates unforgettable art rich in meaning. Be sure to visit Brown & Co this week and see it for yourself! Check out Vanessa's Instagram and website via the links below. 👇 www.instagram.com/calmwaterspress/ www.vanessawairataedwardsart.com/

Introducing graphite artist Nat Kirk. His jaw-dropping hyperrealist drawings will be showcased at the Orphic Gallery throughout Artists Open Studios Whanganui and cannot be missed!

What a treat to have Country House Hunters back on Whanganui soil! Did Hannah and Kev find their dream home? 🧐 Watch the full episode online in the link below to find out.

The magnificence that is our Kai Iwi. Only 15 minutes drive from Whanganui CBD, this gem of a beach is a favourite for local surfers and families all year round. Have you been before?

Escape to Paloma Gardens this summer 😍 http://www.paloma.co.nz/

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Whanganui, New Zealand

Whanganui (sometimes spelt Wanganui) is a place steeped in history, art and culture. Big enough to draw crowds and small enough to be intimate.We are surrounded by mountains, Mount Taranaki, Mount Ruapehu and Mount Tongariro, a beautiful natural landscape, dramatic west coast beaches and unspoilt native bush for tramping and wilderness trips. Our vibrant community prides itself on its parks and reserves, cycle and walk ways and an abundance of creativity. Don’t be surprised to find an immediate sense of connection, an unexpected little slice of heaven, and real New Zealand authenticity. Enjoy our manaakitanga – our legendary hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you to our part of the world. Come and learn more. Kō au te Āwa, kō te Āwa kō au. I am the river, the river is me.