Durie Hill
Whanganui
Visit Durie Hill
Popular places to visit
Durie Hill Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Hotel Deals

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Loved the charm of the suite, wish we could have spent more time there.
Reviewed on 26 January 2026

151 on London Motel
All round excellent value. Hostel Alex went above & beyond. Let me use their water hose to wash my car and glass cleaner as well. Clean and modern suites. I highly recommend the place.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026

The Avenue Hotel
Very tidy room, good space and easy to access
Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 28 December 2025

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.
Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Burwood Manor Motel
Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich. Unser Zimmer war sehr sauber und geräumig. In der Waschküche konnten wir unsere Wäsche waschen. Das Motel ist zentral gelegen. Gerne wieder.
Reviewed on 23 January 2026
Other neighborhoods around Durie Hill

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Whanganui Museum.

Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Whanganui East
Though Whanganui East might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.

College Estate
While College Estate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Queens Park.

Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Durie Hill
- Durie Hill Memorial Tower
- Durie Hill Elevator
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- Whanganui Museum
- Virginia Lake
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Turakina Beach
- South Beach
- Watt Fountain
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Moutoa Gardens
- Queens Park
- Putiki Church
- Sarjeant Gallery
- Aramoana Hill
- Ward Observatory
- Marton Golf Club
- Marton Park
- Bason Botanic Gardens
