Springvale Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Springvale
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ward Observatory
Enjoy an outing to Ward Observatory during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Our pick of the best Springvale Hotel Deals
151 on London Motel
"Was a bit noisy with people moving about upstairs in the night."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
"Ëasy to find and settle into. Shared facilities easy to use. Staff very accommodating. The price is very reasonable. We are going to stay there each time we visit Wanganui."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"Was really nice"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
"Always a great stay. The property owner is always very helpful. I booked it for one of my staff."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Riverside Motel
"Needs to lift swabs up lot of food under them needs clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Room had loads of dust - a thick layer on skirting boards and bathroom fan had a thick coating…and no attention to cleaning with grimy windows and mould which could be wiped off in the shower. Room was very outdated and most things in it were broken. Toilet ran when flushed - toilet roll holder broken. ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 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 Ward Observatory.
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 Virginia Lake.
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.
