Westmere Travel Guide
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.
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.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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 Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Westmere
The Avenue Hotel
"Just basic"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Riverside Motel
"Needs to lift swabs up lot of food under them needs clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Rutland Arms Inn
"It fun to be in the city center and close to attractions and the restaurant downstairs was good. The downsides were it was noisy at night, the water pressure was terrible and the heater never did really warm the room up."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westmere
Otamatea
Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Springvale
While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Saint Johns Hill
Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions 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
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
College Estate
While College Estate may 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 Ward Observatory.
