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Virginia Lake Reserve
Park
ππ I always enjoy stopping here when travelling through Whanganui. It is a beautiful place to stretch my legs and back, the toilets are kept nice and on rainy days the winter gardens are the perfect option.
Whatever the weather, it is lovely here, and the onsite cafe provides variety from travel snack...
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
2
Bason Botanic Gardens
Botanical garden
Sprawling gardens with a variety of exotic & native plantings amid walking trails & open fields.
4.70 (507 reviews)
3
Kowhai Park Family Playground
Playground
ππ It a beautiful park. A Must do thing if you are on a visit to this beautiful city. The train ride and its Flintstones theme makes it a perfect stop over with kids
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
4
The Citadel Cafe
Cafe
ππ Great food, amazing atmosphere, attentive staff, 3 foot fall burger, great coffee. Bravo π this place deserves a random cat pic (he lives round the corner)
$$ $$
4.60 (781 reviews)
5
Winter Gardens
Botanical garden
ππ One of the best local reserves. It is big enough for tramping around the lake and small enough for just spending half an hour to take a break on your way to your next destination.
The water fountain in the middle of the lake is pretty. The winter garden with different season theme displays.
4.60 (776 reviews)
6
Delicious North Indian Takeaway
Takeout Restaurant
ππ Best Indian food we have had at an Indian takeaway in NZ. We were visiting from Nelson for my brothers wedding. We came back for seconds the next night. Definitely the taste of Indian home cooking. The wait was about an hour but so worth it! We had been told to plan for the extra wait so no issues...
$ $$$
4.80 (253 reviews)
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Springvale Garden Centre
Garden center
ππ 4/22: Lovely atmosphere. Had the Fresh Berry Croissant for lunch, and for $15 it was quite filling. Exceeded my expectations.
Update 8/22: Bought the Springvale Benedict and Raspberry Almond cake. The Benedict was at the perfect temperature, eggs nice and runny, and the cake was amazing. We sat out...
4.60 (616 reviews)
8
Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery
Bar & grill
ππ Came to celebrate an anniversary, was greeted with compliments by our server which is always noice hehe πββοΈπ ordered tex mex without asking or realising it was tomato and cheese on steak, I donβt LOVE tomatoes but honestly- still bomb. Wedges were delish, has to try not to fill up on them. And se...
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4.50 (1.8K reviews)
9
Mitre 10 MEGA Wanganui
Home improvement store
π Just be very careful if you purchase timber product from Mega 10 Wanganui. I have spent many thousands in the 15 years this store has been in the current location. Recently I purchased $1300 of timber for a home project & all was available except for 1 item. I suggested they delayed delivery until...
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
10
The Blend Cafe and Fusion Restaurant
Fusion restaurant
ππ Escape the bar fare of New Zealand for some simple but delicious meals and great coffee! Best meal so far in NZ.
$$ $$
4.70 (277 reviews)
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Landlords Link Ltd
Property management company
ππ My husband Nivaar Severaj and I have been with Landlord Link since we arrived in New Zealand earlier this year and our experience has been second to none due to the awesome Agent named Monique Haami-Heron. She is absolutely understanding and has been most accommdating to us and especially with us be...
4.70 (275 reviews)
12
Whanganui River Markets
Market
ππ Lovely local market, even have a corner for cash out services (no additional charge!
And not hard to find a parking behind the museum on street.*map below βΊοΈ
Travelers, recommend!!
4.50 (1K reviews)
13
Whanganui Garden Centre
Garden center
ππ this garden centre is so customer focused and willing to help, even put my goods in the car boot, talk about service. its a joy going here
thanks
4.70 (262 reviews)
14
Whanganui Regional Museum
Museum
Founded in 1892, this regional museum with a gift shop includes exhibits on natural & human history.
4.60 (412 reviews)
15
Kebabholik (2004)
Kebab shop
ππ The food here is very very good. I especially like the Iskenders, good value for money. To me this is the best Turkish restaurant in town, if youβre visiting here please try here first. Next doors kebab shop is ok but not as nice as this one. .
4.80 (189 reviews)
16
War Memorial Tower
Monument
ππ Really cool tower that you can go up and get amazing views ok wanganui
4.60 (385 reviews)
17
Japanese Kitchen WA
Japanese restaurant
Casual Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, noodles, teriyaki & bento boxes, plus outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.60 (334 reviews)
18
Vets on Carlton
Veterinarian
ππ Good friends to our furry friend. I love going here with my dogs they all have seem to have loved going here all the smells food and toys couldn't get Marco out of this place and now my new dog puppy loves going here too. The vets are so great with the dogs would well recommend using these guys. Che...
4.60 (294 reviews)
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Royal Whanganui Opera House
Opera house
ππ The show was awesome, each year just gets better and betterer (if there's such a word). well done to all the dancers, choreographers, lighting crew, costume design and make etc... absolutely stunning
4.60 (272 reviews)
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Manna Sushi
Sushi restaurant
ππ The service is impeccable. The owner I assume offered us a very nice miso soup for free and keeps the customer engaging. The foods we ordered are tasty and so delicious! Will surely come back for more.
4.80 (146 reviews)