Springvale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Springvale
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.
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.
Queens Park
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Park, a lovely green space 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.
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 Springvale Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
Clean room, good staff
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Brilliant stay as always nice room
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
151 on London Motel
It was clean and was comfortable. Nice place to stop while traveling
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Lovely room, very nice spa bath. One light in the lounge wasn't working when we arrived but the bulb was replaced quickly. We also noticed the neon strip light above the bathroom mirror needed replacing but that didn't worry us and we simply reported it when we left
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Riverside Motel
Good place to stay. We were comfortable and loved the stay.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Clean, spacious modern room with comfy bed, great shower. Nice fudge received on check in.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Springvale
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Museum and Queens Park.
Saint Johns Hill
Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Otamatea
Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
