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Wanganui
The city of Wanganui is on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is on the Whanganui River, which flows from Mount Tongariro via the stunning Whanganui National Park. The district has a population of approx. 44,000.
Founded in 1840, Wanganui is one of the oldest European settlements in New Zealand, and was named Petre until 1852.

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Hotels in Wanganui

 Quality Inn Collegiate Score 7.5 from 6 reviews
122 Liverpool Street 7.5/10
Quality Inn Collegiate offers affordable accommodation, within walking distance of the CBD. Victoria Park is nearby. There is free parking. There is a range of accommodation options, including hotel rooms and 2-bedroom motel rooms with kitchen facilities. All rooms are air conditioned, with en suite bathrooms and tea and coffee-making facilities.There is Sky TV. The Quality Inn Collegiate features a spa pool and mini-gym. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, which is 300 metres away. The restaurant and café are open every day for breakfast and dinner. It is a short drive to Whanganui River and the Waimarie paddlesteamer. Cooks Gardens sports centre is a 5-minute drive. There are 3 golf courses in the hotel's vicinity. ... more
 
Kingsgate The Avenue Score 6.5 from 7 reviews
379 Victoria Avenue 6.5/10
Kingsgate The Avenue is a 3-star hotel located on the main road into Wanganui, only a 10-minute walk from the CBD. The hotel has 63 spacious and comfortable guest rooms, all decorated in a neutral style and featuring en suite bathrooms. The Kingsgate has 2 restaurants and cafés for guests to use. 379 The Avenue is the hotel’s main restaurant offering New Zealand cuisine; Mix Bar & Café is more casual and is a great choice for drinks and light snacks. Leisure facilities at the Kingsgate include an outdoor swimming pool, pretty gardens to relax in and a barbeque area. Kingsgate The Avenue is within easy reach of the Whanganui River and Virginia Lake. The town’s arts and cultural centre and sports venues are also close by. ... more
 
Aotea Motor Lodge Score 9.175 from 1 reviews
390 Victoria Avenue 9.18/10
Aotea Motor Lodge is situated on the main street of Wanganui, within walking distance to many restaurants. The lodge includes free private parking and double spa baths in rooms. The lodge offers superior quality apartment-style accommodation with free internet access. The studios and apartments have full kitchen facilities and some also have a furnished balcony. Guest facilities include laundry, dry cleaning, business services and off-street parking. ... more
 
The Grand Hotel Score 7.5 from 7 reviews
Cnr Guyton & St Hill Sts 7.5/10
The Grand Hotel is located in the centre of Wanganui, opposite Cooks Gardens Sporting Complex. It offers free parking. All of the comfortable rooms include modern facilities. Internet is available. A continental breakfast is included. There are 2 restaurants which are open daily, serving international cuisine. Durie Hill Tower, Virginia Lake Gardens and Sargents Art Gallery are all easily accessible. ... more
 
More hotels in Wanganui

Wanganui Airport Departure Transfer - From Hotels 30 Minutes

Wanganui Departure Transfer - From Hotels

You will be collected from your accommodation doorstep and transferred to Wanganui Airport. They'll even help you with your luggage.

Super Shuttle keeps fares rock-bottom by picking up or dropping off other air travelers en route to or from the airport. They don't have meters, so even if the traffic is heavy, you won't have to worry about your fare going up. They only travel to and from the airport, so book now and lock in a affordable and convenient airport transfer.

With modern and spacious minivans capable of seating up to 11 passengers, and a huge trailer accommodating luggage of all shapes and sizes, you'll have a job filling up a Super Shuttle.

This transfer must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival so get in early and book online today! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Wanganui accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's easy.

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Wanganui Airport Arrival Transfer - To Hotels 30 minutes

Wanganui Arrival Transfer - To Hotels

Let the drivers collect you from the Wanganui Airport and drop you off at your accommodation doorstep. They'll even help you with your luggage.

Super Shuttle keeps fares rock-bottom by picking up or dropping off other air travelers en route to or from the airport. They don't have meters, so even if the traffic is heavy, you won't have to worry about your fare going up. They only travel to and from the airport, so book now and lock in a affordable and convenient airport transfer.

With modern and spacious minivans capable of seating up to 11 passengers, and a huge trailer accommodating luggage of all shapes and sizes, you'll have a job filling up a Super Shuttle.

This transfer must be pre-booked at least 48 hours prior to arrival so get in early and book online today! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Wanganui accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. It's easy.

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Kerikeri and Crafts Tour in the Bay of Islands 3 hours

Kerikeri and Crafts Tour in the Bay of Islands

Depart Paihia on your leisurely afternoon half day tour of Kerikeri, the 'Cradle of the Nation'. Visit the beautiful Kerikeri Basin where you will see New Zealand's oldest European buildings, the Stone Store and Kemp House, plus the Kororipo Pa (a Maori fortress) and Rewa's Village (a reconstructed pre-European Maori fishing village). There is also the opportunity to visit the best of the many workshops in the area that specialize in pottery, woolen goods, paintings and kauri products.

For passengers staying in Russell, you can get to Paihia to join this tour on the Fullers passenger ferry, 'Bay Belle', which departs the Russell wharf on the hour. Tickets for this ferry are sold on board and at the Fullers offices.

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