Gonville Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Bason Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space 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.
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.
Our pick of the best Gonville Hotel Deals
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
"The room was immaculately presented. Plenty of parking and excellent service from staff. Staff went way beyond all expectations."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Kokako Lodge Wanganui
Balgownie Estate
"We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t be happier with this property. The house is very spacious, beautifully and modernly renovated, has air conditioning, and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location is great, on a quiet street whilst being conveniently and perfectly situated for everything ..."
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Fiesta Court Motel
"A one night stay while passing through - nice quite location, safe with plenty of parking for a large commercial vehicle. Room was clean."
Reviewed on 18 July 2021
Bignell Street Motel
"Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night"
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020
The Avenue Hotel
"Just basic"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Gonville
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Ward Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Whanganui East
While Whanganui East may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Whanganui Museum.
Westmere
If you're spending some time in Westmere, Mowhanau Beach and Bason Botanic Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
