Gonville Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Gonville
Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Bignell Street Motel
Fiesta Court Motel
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021
The Avenue Hotel
151 on London Motel
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Aotea Motor Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Gonville
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and 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 Riverboat Centre and Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.
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 Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum and Ward Observatory are top sights worth seeing.
Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Putiki Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.