Westmere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westmere
Popular places to visit
Bason Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Bason Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Westmere Hotel Deals
Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town
"Nice clean and comfortable accommodation. Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
The Avenue Hotel
"Great shower pressure. Beds were soft and comfortable. Construction going on so sitting on the patio not good views. Handy to new world, liquor store, McDonald's if you want a 6am coffee. Coffee shop next door opens at 7."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
151 on London Motel
Riverside Motel
"Nice and roomy, quiet and had everything I needed."
Reviewed on 8 June 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
"Yes"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Westmere
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
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 Whanganui Museum.
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.
