Studio Gold Guidebook
Sightseeing
Experience the historic longest tunnel to an elevator anywhere in the southern hemisphere.
22 locals recommend
Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
3 Anzac ParadeExperience the historic longest tunnel to an elevator anywhere in the southern hemisphere.
Virginia Lake
110 Great N RdGreat short walk in botanical parklike grounds.
Temporary location of the famous Sarjeant Gallery, always somehting interesting to see.
16 locals recommend
Sarjeant Gallery
38 Taupo QuayTemporary location of the famous Sarjeant Gallery, always somehting interesting to see.
Love watching the glassmakers at work and viewing the incredible results in their gallery.
18 locals recommend
New Zealand Glassworks
2 Rutland StLove watching the glassmakers at work and viewing the incredible results in their gallery.
Bricksticks & Twin Kilns Gallery - bespoke furniture from reclaimed wood - not always open, check them out on FB
18A Georgetti Road
18A Georgetti RoadBricksticks & Twin Kilns Gallery - bespoke furniture from reclaimed wood - not always open, check them out on FB
Short drive out of town, amazing gardens, free BBQs, sculptures
12 locals recommend
Bason Botanic Gardens
552 Rapanui RdShort drive out of town, amazing gardens, free BBQs, sculptures
Mowhanau Beach
Favourite local beach (others are South Beach and Castlecliff)
Entertainment
Historic and unique Wooden Opera House with acoustics that eliminate the need for amplification.
10 locals recommend
Royal Wanganui Opera House
69 St Hill StHistoric and unique Wooden Opera House with acoustics that eliminate the need for amplification.
Food Scene
Handy and always busy. Reasonably priced food all day every day though service can sometimes be slow.
18 locals recommend
Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery
181 Somme ParadeHandy and always busy. Reasonably priced food all day every day though service can sometimes be slow.
Our favourite curry place. Good variety and reasonable prices.
9 locals recommend
Spice Guru Indian Restaurant Bar & Takeaway
23A Victoria AvenueOur favourite curry place. Good variety and reasonable prices.