Whanganui see and do
Food Scene
Brilliant food and coffee, lovely atmosphere sit inside or out. Dog bowl out front for thirsty dogs
7 locals recommend
The Yellow House Cafe
17 Pitt StBrilliant food and coffee, lovely atmosphere sit inside or out. Dog bowl out front for thirsty dogs
Great coffee, great atmosphere, near to the beach. Awesome burgers, and the fries are huge!
18 locals recommend
The Citadel Cafe
14 Rangiora StGreat coffee, great atmosphere, near to the beach. Awesome burgers, and the fries are huge!
Highly recommended Mexican cafe style restaurant, beautiful vibe. Great food, cosy and warm.
6 locals recommend
Maria Lane Eatery & Bar
98 Victoria AveHighly recommended Mexican cafe style restaurant, beautiful vibe. Great food, cosy and warm.
Great coffee, awesome conservatory style eathouse. Outside tables or in... lots of cabinet food to die for.
mint
Great coffee, awesome conservatory style eathouse. Outside tables or in... lots of cabinet food to die for.
Coffee and cake anyone?? A great hideaway with retro gear to buy as well. Read the newspaper and chill out here. Fantastic old building too. Open most days
6 locals recommend
Article Café & Vintage/Retro/Arts Store
20 Drews AveCoffee and cake anyone?? A great hideaway with retro gear to buy as well. Read the newspaper and chill out here. Fantastic old building too. Open most days
BYO wine and is licensed... beautiful Japanese food... lovely atmosphere, sit outside or inside.
Japanese Kitchen WA
92 Victoria AveBYO wine and is licensed... beautiful Japanese food... lovely atmosphere, sit outside or inside.
Cruise up to Upokongaro in the car, or ride the bikes 9km from the house to the new bridge which crosses the river. You will be rewarded with scrummy food and delicious coffee. Open 9-4pm most days. A lovely little spot in the old postoffice, head out the back and see the beautiful backdrop, so peaceful and includes a lovely stream which meanders around this beautiful property.
Behind The Door On Four
444 State Highway 4Cruise up to Upokongaro in the car, or ride the bikes 9km from the house to the new bridge which crosses the river. You will be rewarded with scrummy food and delicious coffee. Open 9-4pm most days. A lovely little spot in the old postoffice, head out the back and see the beautiful backdrop, so peaceful and includes a lovely stream which meanders around this beautiful property.
Little Curious Bagels
118 Harrison Streetawesum bagels and coffee. the coolest newest Cafe in town
Frosty Moons
Drinks & Nightlife
Now located in Ridgeway Street, just around the corner from Orange Cafe, Victoria Ave end.
10 locals recommend
Frank Bar + Eatery
60 Ridgway StNow located in Ridgeway Street, just around the corner from Orange Cafe, Victoria Ave end.
Our newest Hip to be cool place to hang out, play air hockey and just chill around the open fire. Great beers on tap and bar nibbles.
6 locals recommend
Porridge Watson
30 Drews AveOur newest Hip to be cool place to hang out, play air hockey and just chill around the open fire. Great beers on tap and bar nibbles.
Frosty Moons
fabulous array of ice cream and sorbet, even waffles...open til midnight!!
Sightseeing
Travel up the 100 year old elevator to Durie Hill, once at the top you will have lovely views over Wanganui and its river. A must do. Access the elevator 100m to the right of The Red Lion by City Bridge. Or walk up the more than 150 steps to the top, great if you want a work out!
22 locals recommend
Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
3 Anzac ParadeTravel up the 100 year old elevator to Durie Hill, once at the top you will have lovely views over Wanganui and its river. A must do. Access the elevator 100m to the right of The Red Lion by City Bridge. Or walk up the more than 150 steps to the top, great if you want a work out!
Just 8.5ks from Vintage Hey Day, why not jaunt up this relatively flat cycling track and pop across the river for a coffee, or a meal the choice is yours.
Upokongaro Cycle Bridge
Papaiti RoadJust 8.5ks from Vintage Hey Day, why not jaunt up this relatively flat cycling track and pop across the river for a coffee, or a meal the choice is yours.
Drews Ave is the new epi centre of our arts scene, with funky art on the street, cool buildings and outrageous coffee... you can access Article, Poridge Watson, the Saturday Market and the famous glass blowing from here.
Drews Avenue
Drews AvenueDrews Ave is the new epi centre of our arts scene, with funky art on the street, cool buildings and outrageous coffee... you can access Article, Poridge Watson, the Saturday Market and the famous glass blowing from here.
Parks & Nature
A lovely park full of trees, botanic gardens across the road. Dog friendly at the South end of Kowhai Park. Flintsone Park is also here.
17 locals recommend
Kowhai Park
Anzac ParadeA lovely park full of trees, botanic gardens across the road. Dog friendly at the South end of Kowhai Park. Flintsone Park is also here.
Great walks around the lake, mostly flat takes around 30mins to walk around. Also a large walk through aviary, a café and winter gardens. Lots to do. At night time you can place a gold coin in the fountain and it lights up, lovely.
31 locals recommend
Virginia Lake
110 Great N RdGreat walks around the lake, mostly flat takes around 30mins to walk around. Also a large walk through aviary, a café and winter gardens. Lots to do. At night time you can place a gold coin in the fountain and it lights up, lovely.
A beautiful spot with BBQ facilities and toilets. The gardens are lovely and there is alot of grassy areas to play cricket too.
12 locals recommend
Bason Botanic Gardens
552 Rapanui RdA beautiful spot with BBQ facilities and toilets. The gardens are lovely and there is alot of grassy areas to play cricket too.
Paloma Gardens is a real treat awarded "Garden of National Significance" a privately owned garden which also has separate accommodation. You can picnic at the gardens and take in the beautiful scenery. Garden entry is $10 and is open everyday.
8 locals recommend
Paloma Gardens
11 Pohutukawa LnPaloma Gardens is a real treat awarded "Garden of National Significance" a privately owned garden which also has separate accommodation. You can picnic at the gardens and take in the beautiful scenery. Garden entry is $10 and is open everyday.
Arts & Culture
Currently under earthquake strengthening, this building is magnificent, right next to the Public Library. The Museum has transferred some pieces to Somme Parade Museum opposite ISite.
14 locals recommend
Whanganui Regional Museum
Watt StreetCurrently under earthquake strengthening, this building is magnificent, right next to the Public Library. The Museum has transferred some pieces to Somme Parade Museum opposite ISite.
Come and watch the glass being moulded and melted. Or buy from the gallery alongside, some great local talent... Classes are also available.
18 locals recommend
New Zealand Glassworks
2 Rutland StCome and watch the glass being moulded and melted. Or buy from the gallery alongside, some great local talent... Classes are also available.
Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery is operated by a group of dedicated practicing artists. Its mission is to provide an experience for art lovers, which is not just a visual feast, but also an opportunity to purchase fine art of exceptional quality. A must see
Fine Arts Whanganui Gallery
17 Taupo QuayFine Arts Whanganui Gallery is operated by a group of dedicated practicing artists. Its mission is to provide an experience for art lovers, which is not just a visual feast, but also an opportunity to purchase fine art of exceptional quality. A must see
Shopping
Victoria Ave is the main street in Wanganui, lots of boutique shops as well as the main stayers. Saturday morning Market is beside Isite on the river from 8am - 1pm
Victoria Avenue
Victoria AvenueVictoria Ave is the main street in Wanganui, lots of boutique shops as well as the main stayers. Saturday morning Market is beside Isite on the river from 8am - 1pm
Saturday morning market, great to cruise around take in the art scene and the river in the back ground. Just beautiful
18 locals recommend
Whanganui River Traders Market
7 Taupo QuaySaturday morning market, great to cruise around take in the art scene and the river in the back ground. Just beautiful
Essentials
Pak N Save next door and New World across from both Pak n Save and Countdown
13 locals recommend
Countdown Victoria Ave
433 Victoria AvePak N Save next door and New World across from both Pak n Save and Countdown
Lots of information here, lots of brochures and this is where you book to go on the Waimarie, the lovely steam paddle boat which frequents the river regularly.
7 locals recommend
Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
31 Taupo QuayLots of information here, lots of brochures and this is where you book to go on the Waimarie, the lovely steam paddle boat which frequents the river regularly.
Great little grocery shop, beer and wine selection is fantastic. Nice bakery inside.
New World Whanganui
374 Victoria AveGreat little grocery shop, beer and wine selection is fantastic. Nice bakery inside.
Large food barn, cheaper groceries with a large selection of everything you need.
6 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE
167 Glasgow StLarge food barn, cheaper groceries with a large selection of everything you need.