Westmere
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Bason Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. 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.
Westmere Hotel Deals
Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town
A beautiful scenic location. Perfect for 2 people.Some special additions left for us, like fruit in the fruit bowl, milk, tea and coffee provided.Also I really appreciated the sofa bed being made up for my daughter for when we arrived.Thank you so much for the lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 October 2025
The Avenue Hotel
I always stay here when in Whanganui visiting whanau. Its not flash, but its always tidy and clean. It is a bit tired, but you dont stay here expecting the Ritz! Location is great.
Reviewed on 20 October 2025
151 on London Motel
Staff was courteous and room had some nice amenities (microwave, refrigerator, fully stocked coffee & tea bar, tableware), king bed, and nice restroom
Reviewed on 4 November 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Very welcoming hosts, amazingly comfortable bed, no noise from other rooms. Fabulous stay overall.
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on 30 October 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Tidy
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Westmere
Otamatea
When in Otamatea, you can plan a visit to Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Springvale
While Springvale 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Tawhero
Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Sarjeant Gallery.
Westmere
- Bason Botanic Gardens
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Waverley Beach
- Whanganui Museum
- Durie Hill Elevator
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- South Beach
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Memorial Tower
- Virginia Lake
- Turakina Beach
- Sarjeant Gallery
- Aramoana Hill
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Moutoa Gardens
- Queens Park
- Watt Fountain
- Putiki Church
- Ward Observatory
- Operiki Pa
