Whanganui National Park

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Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"
Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"
So beautiful!
A magical spot in Whanganui National Park. So much history and stories to be told.
The Bridge-to-Nowhere is one of 3 sister bridges (the others are the Bridge-to-Somewhere and the Bridge-to-Elsewhere). We went to see it with the Bridge to nowhere tour guides. Absolutely brilliant! We chose to stay overnight in the lodge and could have stayed there forever

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Mountain Heights Lodge

Mountain Heights Lodge

3 out of 5
4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui
$83 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$96 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in National Park Village. Enjoy free parking, onsite spa services, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
Beautiful view and lovely welcome

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Mountain Heights Lodge
The Avenue Hotel

The Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
$83 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$96 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (307 reviews)
Room was in good condition although the bathroom door couldn’t lock. Staff were great though and everything else was okay.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Avenue Hotel
The Park Hotel Ruapehu

The Park Hotel Ruapehu

3 out of 5
6 Millar Street National Park Village
$88 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$102 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in National Park Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
When visiting this part of the country, it is very remote, and the park hotel was the perfect spot away from everything. While the rooms are small, they are comfortable and easily accessible. The restaurant also is very good and has breathtaking views of the mountainside from their patio area. While ...

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

The Park Hotel Ruapehu
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Aotea Motor Lodge

Aotea Motor Lodge

4.5 out of 5
390 Victoria Avenue Whanganui
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Ward Observatory and Whanganui ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
The lights were very poor making the room very dark. When showing, discovered the soap dispenser didn’t work.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Rocky Mountain Chalets

Rocky Mountain Chalets

3.5 out of 5
20 Rangataua Road (State Highway 49) Ohakune NZ3
Book a stay at this golf chalet in Ohakune. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Popular attractions Big Carrot and Ohakune Disc Golf are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Yes was very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Rocky Mountain Chalets
Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa

Raurimu Central Plateau
Stay at this chalet in Raurimu. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Raurimu Spiral and Marton Sash and Door ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Clean and cozy

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa
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Popular places to visit

Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"

Bridge to Nowhere

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Bridge to Nowhere during your travels to Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Bridge to Nowhere
So beautiful!

Whanganui National Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Whanganui National Park, a lovely green space in Whanganui National Park. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Whanganui National Park

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