Discover Whanganui

Discover Whanganui Welcome to Discover Whanganui, your ultimate guide to exploring our region. The Whanganui District is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Whanganui is a place that gives visitors an opportunity to become immersed in authentic heritage in a generous riverside setting, bustling with activity. There is something here for everyone from arts and culture to sport and recreation or enjoying the scenery and natural attractions. We are surrounded by a natural landscape with dramatic west coast beaches, unspoilt native bush for tramping and w

ilderness trips and the longest navigable river in New Zealand. At the mouth of the Whanganui River lies the town of Wanganui or Whanganui (whichever you prefer) a place called home by approximately 48,000 people.

05/06/2026

Bush tracks. Open coast. River paths. City streets.
Whanganui has a walk for whatever mood you’re in this weekend.
Start somewhere and see where it takes you.
Where have we missed?

04/06/2026

Something is taking shape.

Festival of Design Aotearoa is coming this October - a new national festival exploring how design shapes life in Aotearoa.

Across ten days, Whanganui and Palmerston North will host a programme of ideas, creativity, conversation and experiences that open design up to the curious, the committed, and everyone in between.

16-25 October | Whanganui and Palmerston North

Palmerston North City Council Whanganui District Council

28/05/2026

The Whanganui River Markets — come for one thing and leave with five. From fresh produce to local crafts and incredible eats, the River Markets always deliver.

Your Monday reminder that the weekend is only 5 days away🚲The Mountains To Sea Trail through Whanganui is calling — bike...
24/05/2026

Your Monday reminder that the weekend is only 5 days away🚲

The Mountains To Sea Trail through Whanganui is calling — bikes, river views and surprise horse encounters included.

21/05/2026

Kowhai Park, the same laughter, the same sense of play. A Whanganui favourite, then and now.

Swing on the octopus, slide down the dinosaur, sit beside old storybook friends and watch a whole new generation discover the magic for themselves.

18/05/2026

Word on the street is that Drews Ave is about to sound a little different this NZ Music Month 👀

Whanganui, in its autumn era 🍂We have put together a guide of places to explore, revisit, and spend a little longer in t...
15/05/2026

Whanganui, in its autumn era 🍂

We have put together a guide of places to explore, revisit, and spend a little longer in this autumn.

Come for one, stay for four. In no particular order (we won't judge if you start with dessert😉):Drinks, games & cosy vib...
13/05/2026

Come for one, stay for four.

In no particular order (we won't judge if you start with dessert😉):

Drinks, games & cosy vibes —
Burgs and fried chicken —
Gram-worthy cocktails —
Dessert & sweet treats —

Whatever the weather, your 4-in-1 Whanganui night out is waiting.

10/05/2026

Take the road (or river in our case) less travelled — it's lined with golden-leaved roads winding somewhere unexpected 🍂

Whanganui's autumn is made for exploring with a river that sets the pace, trails to explore and nature to soak up.

This is your sign to get off the beaten track and enjoy its beauty.

Whanganui after dark hits different.The streets come alive with colour and character — art around every corner and a who...
06/05/2026

Whanganui after dark hits different.

The streets come alive with colour and character — art around every corner and a whole new perspective waiting to be discovered.

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