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6 camping grounds and holiday parks in Whanganui

There are several excellent camping grounds in Whanganui. Holiday parks are a great way to relax and unwind without ...

Whanganui attractions, things to do and places to visit

Grab the experience & get up close to authentic Aotearoa NZ. Maori culture, and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ...

Whanganui River Road heritage locations, places to visit

What are the key culture & heritage places to visit on the Whanganui river road? A rich legacy of Maori ...

Whanganui family friendly things to do and places to visit

Discover a great playground, Kowahi Park with an arboretum nearby. Explore local beaches and build a temporary ...

Whanganui Waimarie Centre and River Cruise

Listen to river tales while you gently cruise your way up the river on a historic riverboat. MUST-DO EXPERIENCE

Whanganui Kai Iwi and Castlecliff beaches things to do

Whanganui River Mosquito Point swimming spot, Kai Iwi Beach and Castlepoint beach both with well regarded holiday ...

Nz Glassworks Whanganui

Discover one of NZ’s cultural hot spots, whanganui with the Sarjeant Gallery, NZ Glasswork as highlights among ...

Sarjeant gallery Te Whare o Rehua, Whanganui

Discover one of NZ’s cultural hot spots, whanganui with the Sarjeant Gallery, NZ Glasswork as highlights among ...

Whanganui art galleries attractions & where to go shopping

Discover one of NZ’s cultural hot spots, whanganui with the Sarjeant Gallery, NZ Glasswork as highlights among ...

Putiki Church and Maori church architectural treasures (Taonga) in Whanganui

A church with a love story behind its glorious architecture. Elaborate Maori carved imagery, woven panels and the ...

Whanganui parks, gardens and reserves attractions and things to do

Whanganui showstopper is the Whanganui National Park with town parks and reserves creating an outdoor bonazza for ...

Whanganui River, how to kayak, hike (tramp) the Whanganui River

Whanganui River, how to kayak, hike (tramp) the Whanganui River. Best options for a beginner to experienced ...

Whanganui culture & heritage trail attractions and things to do

Wow, Whanganui, winner of Aotearoa New Zealand’s ‘Most Beautiful City’ award in 2019 and 2021 is now a UNESCO City ...

Whanganui Bridge to Nowhere things to do

Discover the legacy of a BRIDGE TO NOWHERE, leading to abandoned farms … a concrete arch leading to regenerating ...

Best 8 short walks in Whanganui

Whanganui is a walkers destination with the iconic Bridge to Nowhere a short jet boat ride away, a viewpoint where ...

Durie hill tunnel & tower attraction, things to do in Whanganui

Where else can you catch a lift (elevator) to the top of a hill. Minimum walking required. Durie Hill Tower Walk is ...

Wellington frequently asked questions about travel, holidays and getting around

WELLINGTON FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GOING THERE

Ultimate guide to attractions on the Lambton Quay to Wellington Cable Car walk

Combine with Wellington laneways, street art and street food - Best Bits, and spend a day strolling through ...

Public sculptures Lambton Quay

Nz wellington street sculpture attractions where to go and what to see

Old bank arcade buildings

Elegant cityscape triangle wedged stone buildings are a superb example of the advent of modern commercial ...

Victoria Law Faculty – original 19th government building

The largest, most magnificent wooden building in the Southern hemisphere was originally the home of the colonial ...

Weta Workshop, Wellington

Weta Workshop Tours & Weta Cave Visit the home of movie-making magic in the heart of Wellywood. Tucked away in ...

What to do in 11 Wellington neighbourhoods

Notable neighbourhoods, local places to hang out and check in on the action Wellington has an awesome diversity of ...

Kapiti nature sanctuary attraction

New Zealand wild where exotic predators are eliminated is a nature highlight. Easily accessible from Wellington, ...

Wellington romantic places, things to do for couples

Find sunset on Mt Victoria and enjoy across the harbour and Cooks Strait. Capture selfies of the two of you with ...

What’s so great about Ormondville railway station

Ormondville there are plenty of things to do. The town, which is 22 kilometres north-west of Dannevirke, is most ...

What’s so great about Ongaonga

Ongaonga there are plenty of things to do. Time protected Ongaonga with the historic village several category I ...

What’s so great about Carterton

Carterton there are plenty of things to do. State Highway two is the main thoroughfare encouraging drivers to whizz ...

What’s so great about Eketahuna

Eketahuna there are plenty of things to do. Eketahuna sweeps into view on the state highway two between Masterton ...

Wellington interesting places to eat and drink

Wellington offers a bewildering choice from ethnic eateries in Courtenay Place to hot chocolate in Hannah's Place ...

Wellington laneways, street art and street food

Find Hannahs Laneway, Eva Street, Egmont Street and Te Aro corners for a free public street art display. There are ...

Wellington military history trail

Abandoned military bunkers, forts, memorials and museums tell the story of Aotearoa New Zealand at war and peace. ...

Wellington walks, attractions, things to see and do

Explore Wellington city centre on foot finding a writer's walk, the interesting waterfront with its buzz of people, ...

Wellington unusual, odd or fascinating things to do

Wellington is arty and has Cuba Street bucket fountains however dig deeper and find the odd, unusual, spooky and ...

Wellington things to do for free

You are in the right place to holiday on a budget. A walkable pocket sized city where free entry museums jostle for ...

10 Wellington Gardens cool climate beauties worth a day’s ramble

Wellington gardens are dominated by public parks and gardens meaning they are free to visit. The best time to visit ...

10 things to do in Martinborough

Underpants, shop for underpants in Martinborough. Thrive is choc full of New Zealand designed and manufactured ...

10 things to do in the Wairarapa

Pakaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre is a great excursion for families with all day admission gives you the ...

Wellington Museum

Take a walk along Wellington’s waterfront to find one of New Zealand’s architecturally significant buildings. The ...

Matiu/Somes island, day trip from Wellington — what to do

An inviting picturesque island bang smack in the middle of the harbour invites the question, what happened there? A ...

Wellington travel guide

Uncover things to do aplenty in a petite picturesque capital city. Wellington has personality plus with Hannahs ...

10 great short walks for families in the Wairarapa

Bustle of a capital city is replaced by quiet spaces, hills, valleys, wetlands and river flats where the occasional ...

A day in Petone

Catch the train from the Wellington Central Railway Station and your first point of interest is the Petone Railway ...

Wellington Wildlife: 5 favourite places

An inviting picturesque island bang smack in the middle of the harbour is predator free and today the island has ...

A day in Greytown

Greytown is cute Victorian heritage facades stocked to the rafters with designer clothing, homeware, several spa ...

Wellington markets: a few favourites, the best markets to explore

Who doesn’t like a bargain? And then there’s all that gorgeous food tempting the palate. Easy, convenient, the ...

Zealandia, a city sanctuary hidden in plain sight

This article is a heartfelt ode to one of the world’s great sanctuaries and it is in Wellington.