The Loft's Guidebook to Whanganui
Food Scene
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Spice Guru Indian Restaurant Bar & Takeaway
23A Victoria AvenueRutland Arms Inn
48-52 Ridgway StJolt
19 Victoria AveFitzies Cafe and Bakery
40 Fitzherbert AveReally good takeaways and inexpensive. Fish n' Chips, rice and noodle bowl options plus smorgasboard.
Corner Fast Food
102B Parsons StReally good takeaways and inexpensive. Fish n' Chips, rice and noodle bowl options plus smorgasboard.
Whanganui River Traders Market
7 Taupo QuayCaroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery
181 Somme ParadeNoodle Canteen
130 Victoria AveThai house Express
194 Victoria AveJapanese Kitchen WA
92 Victoria AveKebabholik (2004)
155 Victoria AveCafe Anatolia Wanganui
159 Victoria AveGrand Cafe and Eatery
Street Hill StreetThe Blend Cafe and Fusion Restaurant
136 Victoria AveGood food. Good range. Reasonable prices.
Great Japanese food and on a nice day it is great for pavement seating on our beautiful Victoria Ave.
Japanese Restaurant MOMIJI
26 Victoria AveGreat Japanese food and on a nice day it is great for pavement seating on our beautiful Victoria Ave.
Mischief On Guyton
96 Guyton StFantastic food and coffee. Good vegetarian and gluten free options.
Manna Sushi
166 Victoria AveGreat fresh sushi. Take-out or sit in.
Mud Ducks Cafe Wanganui
31 Taupo QuayThe Citadel Cafe
12 Rangiora StHigh-Kut Bistro
21 Victoria AvenueThai Villa
7 Victoria AveDelicious Thai food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Stellar Restaurant & Bar
2 Victoria Ave Good food. Good range. Reasonable prices.
The Vic Bar
2 Victoria AveFrank Bar + Eatery
60 Ridgway StGreat food and drinks.
Parks & Nature
My favourite Whanganui beach. Gorgeous views. Great for photos. Safe water. Interesting walks. Lovely drive out there too.
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Kai Iwi Beach
My favourite Whanganui beach. Gorgeous views. Great for photos. Safe water. Interesting walks. Lovely drive out there too.
I-Virginia Lake
110 Great N RdGreat walk around the lake. Good café on site.
You can drive through it or take the various short walks or walk the whole place. These gardens are very impressive. Great picnic spot with onsite gas BBQ's.
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Bason Botanic Gardens
552 Rapanui RdYou can drive through it or take the various short walks or walk the whole place. These gardens are very impressive. Great picnic spot with onsite gas BBQ's.
Kowhai Park
Anzac ParadeGreat for little peeps.
Whanganui National Park
Great for walkers and hikers.
Bushy Park Sanctuary
791 Rangitatau E RdA great day out for nature lovers and families.
Shopping
Good place to buy inexpensive essentials - from clothes, to shoes, books and food.
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Trafalgar Square Shopping Centre
100 Taupo QuayGood place to buy inexpensive essentials - from clothes, to shoes, books and food.
La Station Design Store
139 Guyton StEssentials
PAK'nSAVE
167 Glasgow StCountdown Victoria Ave
433 Victoria AveNew World Whanganui
374 Victoria AveSpooners Laundromat
250 Victoria AveSightseeing
Take a ride up the beautiful Whanganui River on the iconic Waimarie Paddlesteamer. It will be a highlight of your trip! Bookings at our I-Site on Taupo Quay.
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Waimarie
1A Taupo Quay Take a ride up the beautiful Whanganui River on the iconic Waimarie Paddlesteamer. It will be a highlight of your trip! Bookings at our I-Site on Taupo Quay.
Take the challenge and climb the tower Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 176 spiral steps - and reap the reward of the stunning views from the top. Parking at the bottom on Somme Parade or park the car in town and walk over the City Bridge.
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Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
2 Anzac ParadeTake the challenge and climb the tower Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 176 spiral steps - and reap the reward of the stunning views from the top. Parking at the bottom on Somme Parade or park the car in town and walk over the City Bridge.
Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
31 Taupo QuayTake the challenge and climb the tower Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 176 spiral steps - and reap the reward of the stunning views from the top.
War Memorial Tower
2 Tower CresTake the challenge and climb the tower Durie Hill Memorial Tower - 176 spiral steps - and reap the reward of the stunning views from the top.
Arts & Culture
Check there website to see what is on. We get everything from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, to international ballet companies, comedy shows, panto/family Xmas shows and more.
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Royal Wanganui Opera House
69 St Hill StCheck there website to see what is on. We get everything from the Royal New Zealand Ballet, to international ballet companies, comedy shows, panto/family Xmas shows and more.
New Zealand Glassworks
2 Rutland StWhanganui Regional Museum
4 Watt StRoyal Wanganui Opera House
69 St Hill St