Tawhero
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum during your travels 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 browsing 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.
Tawhero Hotel Deals
The Avenue Hotel
Handy location, lovely staff, clean spacious room
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
151 on London Motel
Parking right outside the front door
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026
Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on Apr 25, 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 Apr 25, 2026
Riverview Motel
Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Tawhero
Springvale
While Springvale might 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.
Gonville
Though Gonville might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
College Estate
While College Estate might 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.
Castlecliff
Visitors to Castlecliff enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Castlecliff Beach is worth a stop.
Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.
Saint Johns Hill
While there might not be top attractions in Saint Johns Hill, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
