Kai Iwi
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Visit Kai Iwi

Nut Cottage
Whanganui
Stay at this cottage in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Bason Botanic Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay, absolutely loved the wee place. Beautiful weather. Hel was very welcoming. Had a lovely bath outside.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.
Kai Iwi Manawatu-Wanganui
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Peaceful location with amazing views. The house was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The communication with the host was great.Wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views
Kai Iwi Manawatu-Whanganui
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Fantastic house in a great location. There was room for everyone for our extended family Christmas getaway. The downstairs area was great for the kids and the view from the deck was stunning! Definitely recommend this place.
Reviewed on 21 December 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Nut Cottage
Whanganui
Stay at this cottage in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bushy Park Homestead & Forest and Bason Botanic Gardens are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay, absolutely loved the wee place. Beautiful weather. Hel was very welcoming. Had a lovely bath outside.
Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Kai Iwi Beach House. Close to a fantastic west coast beach. Amazing views.
Kai Iwi Manawatu-Wanganui
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Peaceful location with amazing views. The house was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The communication with the host was great.Wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 January 2026

Sunset Escape - Stunning Beachfront Views
Kai Iwi Manawatu-Whanganui
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Kai Iwi. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Fantastic house in a great location. There was room for everyone for our extended family Christmas getaway. The downstairs area was great for the kids and the view from the deck was stunning! Definitely recommend this place.
Reviewed on 21 December 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Bushy Park Homestead & Forest, a lovely green space in Kai Iwi. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Whanganui Museum
- Virginia Lake
- Durie Hill Memorial Tower
- Waverley Beach
- South Beach
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- Durie Hill Elevator
- Turakina Beach
- Sarjeant Gallery
- Queens Park
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Putiki Church
- Watt Fountain
- Aramoana Hill
- Ward Observatory
- Moutoa Gardens
- Operiki Pa
- Bason Botanic Gardens
- St Joseph's Church
- Kawana Flour Mill
