Putiki Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Putiki Church
After visiting Putiki Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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 Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay 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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Putiki Hotel Deals
Te Awa Motel
Good lights for for reading, relatively quietly at night, comfortable bed, good sized shower. Will use this motel again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025
151 on London Motel
Lovely room close to supermarkets. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Absolutely fantastic staff, friendly and willing to help. Our room was spotless and staff that cleaned it went above and beyond, we will definitely be staying there again.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Avenue Hotel
I always stay here when in Whanganui visiting whanau. Its not flash, but its always tidy and clean. It is a bit tired, but you dont stay here expecting the Ritz! Location is great.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Great room. Very clean and spacious. Front of house staff was fantastic. Thanks for the late checkout.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Putiki
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Elevator and Memorial Tower.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Ward Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
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.
College Estate
While College Estate 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.
Gonville
Though Gonville 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.
Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
