Whanganui isite Visitor Centre

18/03/2026

🚍 New Horizons Regional Council Bus Services Start 17 April!
We’re excited for the improved routes rolling out soon.
🟡 Bee Cards are available now at isite for $10 each, and they come with $5 pre‑loaded credit — super handy if you want to be ready for launch day.
Grab yours and get set for easier, smarter travel around town.

16/03/2026

Visiting Whanganui this month? Les Misérables is on at the Royal Whanganui Opera House from 20–28 March, presented by Amdram Whanganui. With a large local cast (including some friends of isite!), live orchestra and a stunning setting, it’s a great way to spend an evening in the city. See Whanganui Venues & Events’ post for more information.

AMDRAM Theatre presents:  Les Misérables — A Timeless Tale of Courage, Compassion, and the Human Spirit Friday 20 + Saturday 21 March 7.30pm Sunday 22 March 2pm Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 March 7.30pm Prepare to be swept a…

10/03/2026

Who else is getting excited for Artists Open Studios Whanganui? Trail guides are for sale in-store, grab yours and start planning your weekend adventure.

13/01/2026

🎉Guys, are we organised and prepared for Vintage Weekend??🎉

Pick up your event timetables and book with us for:

🚂 Steam Incorporated train trips 17-18th Jan
🎭Shrek The Musical, Repertory Theatre 15-19th Jan
🎷A Vintage Do, Porridge Watson 16th Jan
🎸Cruise with Andrew London, Paddle Steamer Waimarie 16 & 17th Jan

Booking fees apply for all, but we give you a choice of payment e.g. cash, eftpos, or credit card. And we'll even print the tickets too!

We can also assist with your questions about all the other awesome events that are on - we'll be open 9am-4pm Saturday and Sunday, and 9am-3pm on Monday.

23/12/2025

🎄Meri Kirihimete to all our wonderful clients and supporters! 🎄
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We hope everyone has a fun filled day with whanau and friends, and we'll see you again from Boxing Day ready to help enhance you - or your visiting guests - to have an awesome time in beautiful Whanganui.
Please celebrate safely, and don't forget to wear sunscreen!

15/12/2025

🎄 Special Opening Time – Thursday 18 December 🎄

Our team will be having a wee staff Christmas celebration in the morning, so the isite will be opening a little later than usual.

🕥 We’ll be open from 10:30am on Thursday 18 December.

26/11/2025

‼️Sunday is the last day for Early Bird tickets‼️

They'll cost you $10 more per ticket from Monday, so come grab them now and make us both happy... We're open all weekend from 9am-4pm.

It will be a Christmas rush like never before when the 2025 edition of the Suzuki International Series blasts off at Taupo on the weekend of December 6-7.

10/11/2025

Check out the updated list of Whanganui event ticketing available at Whanganui isite ✨RIGHT NOW!✨

🎭Amdram Theatre "A Christmas Carol" - 27 Nov-6 Dec 2025
🤼‍♂️ Rivercity Pro Wrestling Cataclysm - 5 December 2025
🎤Ray O'Leary & Friends - 17 December 2025
🏍 Cemetery Circuit (incl Earlybird tickets til 30 Nov) - 26 December 2025
🚤 Shelterview NZ Jet Sprint Champs - 27 December 2025
🎷 Cruise with Andrew London, Vintage Weekend - 16 & 17 January 2026
🚂 Steam Inc Steam Train excursions, Vintage Weekend - 17 & 18 January 2026

We really hate seeing disappointed faces, so get organised and come see us now! Booking fees apply.

24/10/2025

Planning a trip to the South Island this summer? Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferries are gearing up for a busy season, so come see the team at Whanganui isite and lock in your dates - before they sell out!

23/10/2025

Check out the upcoming Whanganui event ticketing available at Whanganui isite - RIGHT NOW!

🎭 Raybonanza! - Friday 24 October 2025
🤼‍♂️ Rivercity Pro Wrestling Cataclysm - 5 December 2025
🏍 Cemetery Circuit (incl Earlybird tickets til 30 Nov) - 26 December 2025
🚤 Shelterview NZ Jetsprint Champs - 27 December 2025
🎷 Cruise with Andrew London, Vintage Weekend - 16 & 17 January 2026
🚂 Steam Inc Steam Train excursions, Vintage Weekend - 17 & 18 January 2026

Get in early to avoid missing out! Booking fees apply.

22/10/2025

🛍️ LOCAL SALE STARTS TOMORROW at isite Whanganui! 🛍️

We need to clear room for new retail items for summer, with up to 50% OFF selected current items — starting this Thursday and going until stock runs out! 🙌

✨ Great deals on gifts and souvenirs
⏳ Limited stock — first in, first served!
📍 Find us at Whanganui isite, 31 Taupo Quay
📅 Starts: Thursday 22 October

Come down over this long weekend, say hi, and grab a bargain while it lasts. Let’s keep it local! 💙

03/10/2025

How cool is this??
If you're keen to have your own pic taken in front of the gorgeous angel wings, pop in and up the stairs to see the team at Badgers Sett.