Okoia Travel Guide
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui 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.
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.
Durie Hill Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Okoia
The Avenue Hotel
Handy location, lovely staff, clean spacious room
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
151 on London Motel
Parking right outside the front door
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Location was good. Definitely needs upgrading. Toilet kept running. Bodum coffee maker supplied but not enough coffee to make even one cup. We would not choose to stay here again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Riverview Motel
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Okoia
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 Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Aramoho
While Aramoho 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.
Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum.
Durie Hill
While visiting Durie Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
Papaiti
While Papaiti 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 Aramoana Hill.
Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
