Putiki
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Putiki Church
After visiting Putiki Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
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.
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.
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.
Putiki Hotel Deals
Te Awa Motel
Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again.
Reviewed on 11 April 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Couldnt get tv 1 2 3 channel in the room the showers weren't that great soap in toilet wasnt filled and i did let the manger know and you could hear people in there rooms
Reviewed on 10 January 2026
The Avenue Hotel
The kids loved the pool and the room was nice and clean. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 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
Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 28 December 2025
The Rutland Arms Inn
The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Reviewed on 23 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Putiki
Durie Hill
If you're spending some time in Durie Hill, Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Putiki
- Places of interest
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- Putiki Church
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Whanganui Museum
- Virginia Lake
- Durie Hill Memorial Tower
- South Beach
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Durie Hill Elevator
- Turakina Beach
- Sarjeant Gallery
- Queens Park
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Watt Fountain
- Aramoana Hill
- Ward Observatory
- Marton Park
- Moutoa Gardens
- Bason Botanic Gardens
- Marton Golf Club
