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Haere Mai

Haere mai ki Whanganui,
UNESCO City of Design

Welcome to Whanganui. This is our place; where history is full of stories, legends and rich legacy. Where a thriving arts scene, creativity and evolving culture inspire our modern lives. Where breath-taking natural landscapes capture imaginations at every turn.

Visit Our Story

Waimarie Paddle Steamer on Whanganui River

Get right to the heart of Whanganui

Eat & Drink

Local Food & Drink Favourites

Discover some of our most popular local places to eat and drink based on Trip Advisor reviews.

See Do Experience

Mountains to Sea

The Mountains to Sea cycle trails are a breath-taking way to explore the Whanganui Region

official discovery guide

New Zealand Glassworks – Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao

Home to the heritage craft of art glass, New Zealand Glassworks – Te Whare Tūhua o Te Ao is the national centre for art glass located in the heart of old Whanganui.

Eat & Drink

See & Do

Shopping

Outdoors

Art & Design

Getting Here

Whanganui’s central North Island location is within a three-hour drive from Wellington, Napier, Taupō and New Plymouth. Air Chathams flies between Auckland and Whanganui several times a day.

We’re also less than an hour’s drive from Palmerston North Airport

Use our handy City Centre Map to find your way around.