Okoia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
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.
- Castlecliff Beach
- Mowhanau Beach
- Bushy Park Homestead & Forest
- Virginia Lake
- Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
- South Beach
- Watt Fountain
- Marton Park
- Putiki Church
- Aramoana Hill
- Bason Botanic Gardens
- Wanganui Community Arts Centre
- Marton Golf Club
- Sir James Wilson Memorial Park
- Queens Park
- Moutoa Gardens
- Ward Observatory
- Operiki Pa
- Kawana Flour Mill