Saint Johns Hill Travel Guide
Whanganui
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Saint Johns Hill
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Everything was excellent.I havent seen a Motel in Wanganui set up so well for a very long time. I thought it was excellent
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
151 on London Motel
All round excellent value. Hostel Alex went above & beyond. Let me use their water hose to wash my car and glass cleaner as well. Clean and modern suites. I highly recommend the place.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Avenue Hotel
The room was descent and bed comfortable. Easy check-in. The TV is very old and internet slow but otherwise it was comfortable and clean.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Aotea Motor Lodge
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Really helpful staff. Room was very clean and well presented. Would absolutly stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Burwood Manor Motel
Very comfortable and quiet. Staff were excellent!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Saint Johns Hill
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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 Queens Park.
Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Memorial Tower.
