Tawhero
Whanganui
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 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.
Tawhero Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
Location is good, very central. Downstairs hallway to the units a bit dark and gloomy. Room was clean and tidy, unfortunately they have sprayed too much air freshener, I was hit with a suffocating strong scent when we checked into the room. Asked reception if we could have another room and we're ...
Reviewed on 2 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 April 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Riverview Motel
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Great weekend good place to stay
Reviewed on 27 April 2026
Other neighborhoods around Tawhero
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 Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
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.
College Estate
While College Estate might 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.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
