Saint Johns Hill Travel Guide
Whanganui
Visit Saint Johns Hill
Popular places to visit
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum 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.
Queens Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space 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 Saint Johns Hill
The Avenue Hotel
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
151 on London Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean and quiet. Good kitchen and lounge facilities. Internal heating was also good. Much needed as a cold front came through. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Lovely clean room and the spa bath is as amazing
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Excellent stay, nice clean room with great access to the sites we wanted to see. Would highly recommend the stay here.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Riverside Motel
Good location easy parking felt safe.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Johns Hill
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Queens Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Otamatea
Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Sarjeant Gallery.
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 Sarjeant Gallery.
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery.
