Wanganui Travel Guide
Wanganui accommodation, Wanganui activities and attractions, Wanganui maps, transportation to and around Wanganui - the ALL NEW Jasons Wanganui Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Wanganui.
This gracious city sits at the mouth of the Whanganui River, one of the most scenic and historic waterways in New Zealand. The river has been a major area of Maori settlement for centuries, and today provides an array of water-based activities including riverboat cruises, canoe and kayak safaris, rafting and jetboating.
Wanganui city was founded in 1840 and has developed into a thriving cultural centre with strong traditions in art, theatre and music.
Wanganui Regional Museum is the largest regional
museum in New Zealand, famous for its collection of priceless Lindauer portraits. The city is known for its many gracious parks and gardens, including beautiful Virginia Lake Reserve. Many visitors to Wanganui take the opportunity to explore the upper reaches of the
Whanganui River, either by canoe or via the scenic River Road to Pipiriki. Hiking in the rugged
Whanganui National Park is also popular.
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Geographic Location
At the mouth of the Whanganui River, at the junction of State Highways 3 and 4, 42km north-west of Bulls
Population
39,000
Climate
Temperate
Summer average: 22°C
Winter average: 10°C
Average rainfall
882mm/year