Wanganui is located on the North Islands West Coast at the mouth of the Whanganui river. It is only an hour to Palmerston North and 2.5 hours to New Zealands capital - Wellington. Being located on the coast and on a river, there are a good range of attractions and activities for visitors of all ages.

Popular Activities within the Region: Boating Waterskiing Swimming Jet Skiing Windsurfing Cycling Surfing

Popular Attractions within the Region: Durie Hill Elevator Tower Ward Observatory C the City Cycle Tours Mail Coach Tour Whanganui River Canoes Bush Walks Virginia Lake and Park P S Waimarie Paddlesteamer Bridge to Nowhere

Wanganui is a town of nearly 50,000 people, well located on the coast and within an easy drive of a diverse range of attractions.
Within 2 - 3 hours: Palmerston North, Wellington, New Plymouth, Taupo.

Backpacker Accommodation Providers in Wanganui

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Anndion Lodge Wanganui Ph: 64 6 343 3593 Braemar House Wanganui Ph: 64 6 347 2529 Fern Lodge Wanganui Ph: 64 6 347 2723 Rimu Park Lodge & Chalets Ohakune Ph: 64 6 385 9023 Station Lodge Ohakune Ph: 64 6 385 8797 Tamara Backpackers Lodge Wanganui Ph: 64 6 347 6300 Wanganui Boys and Girls Gym Club & Sports Accommodation Wanganui Ph: 64 6 345 8670

Alpine Backpackers Ohakune Ph: 64 6 385 8758 Bushy Park Homestead & Forest Wanganui Ph: 64 6 342 9879 Rangatira Backpackers Hunterville Ph: 64 6 322 9795 Skylark Lodge Hunterville Ph: 64 6 322 9868 Stockman's Lodge Taihape Ph: 64 6 388 1584 Villa Maria Hostel Wanganui Ph: 64 6 343 7895