Guidebook for Whanganui
Food Scene
Big Orange
51 Victoria AveGreat coffee, friendly staff
Good location on the river, information centre, gallery and close to a few locally owned galleries
11 locals recommend
Mud Ducks Cafe Wanganui
31 Taupo QuayGood location on the river, information centre, gallery and close to a few locally owned galleries
Arts & Culture
Sarjeant Gallery
38 Taupo QuayDrinks & Nightlife
Best frozen Marguerites and tasty snack or meal, gorgeous old building creating a cool atmosphere.
10 locals recommend
Frank Bar + Eatery
60 Ridgway StBest frozen Marguerites and tasty snack or meal, gorgeous old building creating a cool atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Go for a walk, run or picnic in this beautiful botanic and architectural gem in a rural setting. These unique gardens offer a wide range of features for all ages and interests
12 locals recommend
Bason Botanic Gardens
552 Rapanui RdGo for a walk, run or picnic in this beautiful botanic and architectural gem in a rural setting. These unique gardens offer a wide range of features for all ages and interests
Virginia Lake
110 Great N RdShopping
Country Lane Originals
55 Victoria AveLots of delightful goodies for your home or a gift for that someone special
Entertainment & Activities
Embassy 3 Cinema
34 Victoria AveEssentials
There is also Pak n Save and Countdown, a local veggie store on the river. There are two laundromats one on victoria ave opposite the caltex garage. The other is on the river at the BP garage.
New World Whanganui
374 Victoria AveThere is also Pak n Save and Countdown, a local veggie store on the river. There are two laundromats one on victoria ave opposite the caltex garage. The other is on the river at the BP garage.