Okoia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui 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.
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.
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.
Wanganui Community Arts Centre
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wanganui Community Arts Centre during your trip to Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Okoia Hotel Deals

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

151 on London Motel
Staff were lovely.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Avenue Hotel
Good location and customer service. Just needs a little 'refresh' pealing paint on light switches, cracked basin, towels fraying. But other than that a comfortable stay.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

Aotea Motor Lodge
Room was spotless Staff very helpful
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

The Rutland Arms Inn
The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Riverside Motel
Clean room, the staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Okoia

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 Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.

Aramoho
While Aramoho may 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.

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.

Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.

Papaiti
While Papaiti may 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 Aramoana Hill.

Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
