College Estate
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
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 Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay 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 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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
Enjoy an outing to Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
College Estate Hotel Deals

151 on London Motel
The room was clean and very comfortable, plenty of room for the two of us, great to have the aircon as was a bit warm when we got there. Great stay.
Reviewed on 15 April 2026

Browns Boutique Bed and Breakfast
Very Comfortable accommodation in a quiet area
Reviewed on 23 May 2021

The Avenue Hotel
Major renovations going on. Couldn’t use outdoor area as they are renovating. Work started early in the mornings . One morning it was like a Jack hammer right outside our room. Would have been nice to have been notified about this before our stay, as we picked the room for the outdoor area, which ...
Reviewed on 13 April 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Staff member when arriving could of been abit nicer and friendly.
Reviewed on 3 April 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Motel was very central to all amenities and within walking distance, room was very clean and parking was abundant
Reviewed on 17 April 2026

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 March 2026
Other neighborhoods around College Estate

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Springvale
While Springvale might 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.

Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.

Tawhero
Tawhero might not have many top sights, but Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.

Putiki
Putiki might not have many top sights, but Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
