Gonville Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gonville
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Staff very friendly and room lovely and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Bignell Street Motel
Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020
Fiesta Court Motel
A one night stay while passing through - nice quite location, safe with plenty of parking for a large commercial vehicle. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021
The Avenue Hotel
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
151 on London Motel
Yes
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean and quiet. Good kitchen and lounge facilities. Internal heating was also good. Much needed as a cold front came through. Plenty of hot water.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gonville
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 Sarjeant Gallery.
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 Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Whanganui Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Queens Park are top sights worth seeing.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and New Zealand Glassworks.
