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May
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
Jun
54°F 12°C
46°F 7°C
Jul
52°F 11°C
43°F 6°C
Aug
53°F 11°C
44°F 6°C
Sep
56°F 13°C
47°F 8°C
Oct
58°F 14°C
49°F 9°C
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Spirit of the River Jet - Whanganui River
Ollie #1 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Spectacular outdoor experience on the Whanganui River - jet boating to The Bridge to Nowhere with experienced local hosts, complete mountain biking...... more » Owner description: Spectacular outdoor experience on the Whanganui River - jet boating to The Bridge to Nowhere with experienced local hosts, complete mountain biking packages for the Mountains to the Sea Cycle Trail, and the Mangapurua/Bridge to Nowhere Cycle Trail. We also arrange guided canoe tours for groups, run by experienced local Maori hosts. Wonderful experience with good people.The scenery is fantastic, out of this world, this is why New Zealand is the film makers paradise! « less
Attraction type  Boat Tours
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Bridge to Nowhere
Ollie #2 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Bridges
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Kowhai Park
Ollie #3 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews

Kowhai Park is a delightful  park for the young ones. It provides bundles of fun for the kids while you relax under one of thew many luscious green trees. It has a shallow pool... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Playgrounds
Distance  38.2 miles from city center
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Wanganui River
Ollie #4 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  38.2 miles from city center
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Whanganui National Park
Ollie #5 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
Distance  38.2 miles from city center
Virginia Lake
Ollie #6 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Durie Hill Elevator
Ollie #7 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Bason Botanic Gardens
Ollie #8 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Gardens
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Whanganui Riverboat Centre
Ollie #9 of 11 attractions in Wanganui
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Sisters of Compassion - St Joseph's Church
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Churches/ Cathedrals
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Ruapehu Quad Adventures
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  13.9 miles from city center
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