Okoia Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Okoia
The Avenue Hotel
Absolutely comfortable stay and the staff were so brilliant with everything to make Check In and our stay go so smoothly! Will certainly be staying there again in the future!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
151 on London Motel
Clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Riverview Motel
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Great weekend good place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okoia
Whanganui East
While Whanganui East 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
Aramoho
While Aramoho 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
Papaiti
While Papaiti 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 Aramoana Hill.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
