Westmere Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Westmere Hotel Deals
Tui's Retreat - Peaceful, Private, and Close to Town
A beautiful scenic location. Perfect for 2 people.Some special additions left for us, like fruit in the fruit bowl, milk, tea and coffee provided.Also I really appreciated the sofa bed being made up for my daughter for when we arrived.Thank you so much for the lovely place to stay.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
The Avenue Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
151 on London Motel
very clean room, superior toiletries. Staff were happy to help us with our bags (we're elderly and unable to carry our luggage up stairs).
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Aotea Motor Lodge
Convenient last minute stop. Room was spacious, clean and quiet. All the amenities were there.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Burwood Manor Motel
Yes very welcoming
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westmere
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.
Springvale
While Springvale 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 Durie Hill Elevator.
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.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake 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 Sarjeant Gallery.
