Discover Whanganui

14/12/2024

Have you checked off any Whanganui galleries on the Coastal Arts Trail? Add some creativity to your weekend, it’s the trail to inspiration ❤️

08/12/2024

Our beautiful Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, sitting "on its sandy hill in the crook of Whanganui River" is more spectacular and inspirational than ever 🖤

Renovation at the Whanganui site was first suggested in 1977. Now, nearly 50 years later, it’s finally come to pass - and locals are thrilled.

08/12/2024

Don't miss Matthews Nurseries' spectacular rose garden. A must-see as you are nearing Whanganui on SH3 🌹🌹

THE ROSE GARDEN is putting on quite the show! Have you visited yet?

Everyone is welcome to stop by our public garden roadside on State Highway 3, south of Whanganui 🌹


Discover Whanganui

20/11/2024

Kai Iwi beach at low tide = must visit 🤩
📷 Rodney Donaldson Photography

17/11/2024

The countdown is on for Whanganui's famous Cemetery Circuit! 🏁 Aotearoa's biggest motorcycle series is back for another year on Thursday 26th December. Don't miss out on the action! Early bird tickets are available for $30 from Whanganui isite Visitor Centre or the link below.
https://cemeterycircuit.co.nz/tickets/

14/11/2024

Be prepared to get lost in a trance watching the glass artists at work in New Zealand Glassworks. It's an incredible and hypnotising experience that's unique to Whanganui. Half an hour can pass in an instant and you will love every second of it!

12/11/2024

Don't forget to look up! Our CBD offers a special snapshot of Whanganui history. Intricate architectual details, dates and building names tell a beautiful story about our community, its needs, and its development! Can you find a building older than 1858 on Victoria Ave?

10/11/2024

Be sure add a canoe trip along the Whanganui River to your summer bucket list. 🛶 There's nothing better than exploring the peace and calm of this vast and lush space. It's an awe-inspiring and unforgettable experience.

08/11/2024

Tomorrow's the day Whanganui's iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopens to the public. If you're in town for opening weekend, be sure to pop along to the Whanganui isite Visitor Centre to pick up your copy of the gallery's events guide and our city centre map of what to see, eat, drink, and experience!

06/11/2024

The magic that is Paloma Gardens is a must visit. Recognised as a "Garden of National Significance" by the New Zealand Gardens Trust, Paloma Gardens features plants from all over the world. Disappear into the jungles of Asia or the deserts of Africa and the Americas, it's all here! Just a twenty minute drive from Whanganui's CBD, you'll find this entrancing green escape tucked away in the countryside near Fordell. Access is $10 per person to an honesty box, then a beautiful and diverse world of plants is all yours to explore.

05/11/2024

Art lovers coming to town for Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery's reopening, this one's for you! Whanganui has some amazing galleries extending their opening days and hours so that you can fit in all the art your heart desires during your stay. Check out the Coastal Arts Trail website to explore the galleries and their extended hours.
https://coastalartstrail.nz/events/?filter-location=whanganui&wpv_aux_current_post_id=6484&wpv_aux_parent_post_id=6484&wpv_view_count=128

03/11/2024

Views that go on and on and on. 🤩 Climbing our iconic Durie Hill Elevator Tower to catch views across the Whanganui River and ocean is a must-do while you're in town. Be sure to pop it on your to-do list. And, don't forget to take a trip on the elevator while you're there!

31/10/2024

Taste Whanganui Festival is fast approaching! Prepare yourselves for a day filled with delicious beverages, food and live entertainment! Held on Saturday 14th December, Taste is the perfect occasion to welcome in the summer season and celebrate the year. You'll find local favourites like Good Bones Distilling and Papaiti Gin there, plus so many more tasty food and drink producers! Keep an eye out for updates over at Taste Events and purchase your tickets from Whanganui isite Visitor Centre or through the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/taste-whanganui-festival-tickets-1020274006017

27/10/2024

There are so many exciting events to look forward to over Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery's opening weekend. Here are some options to put into your calendar:
🏛️ Witness a special milestone for the gallery with the opening ceremoy mihi located at the entrance at 9:30am on Saturday 9th November.
🎺 Also on Saturday 9th November, at midday Brass Whanganui will be celebrating with a hīkoi from the river to the gallery. Their journey will start at the markets and move up Drews Ave.
🎨 Creative activities and storytelling sessions will be available for whanau across the weekend. Storytime sessions for tamariki are 11:00am on Saturday 9th November. And, drop-in activity sessions, called Whānau Fun in the Classroom, run at 11:00am and 2:30pm on Sunday 10th November.
🎵 You can look forward to a whole lot of amazing live music at Pukenamu, next door to the gallery. Keep your ears peeled for Anthonie Tonnon, Alphabethead, Rob Thorne, and Motte!
💡 After-dark the gallery will be illuminated with light projections from Whanganui visual and moving image artists, setting the scene for a captivating night-time experience.

Be sure to check out everything that's on offer with Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery by exploring their Facebook events page linked below.
https://www.facebook.com/SarjeantGallery/events

18/10/2024

Whanganui Heritage Festival starts today! 🥳🥳🥳

18/10/2024

If you're making a weekend trip to Whanganui, your first port of call on Saturday morning needs to be our iconic river side markets! Between the stunning heritage buildings and awa you will find delicious food, drinks, crafts, plants, vintage goods, art, and so much more. It's a trove of treasures and a special, unforgettable experience.
Whanganui River Markets run every Saturday between 8:30am and 1:00pm.

17/10/2024

There's so much to look forward to when Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery reopens on Saturday 9th of November!