Title: Visit Whanganui National Park: 2026 Travel Guide for Whanganui National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui | Expedia.com [Hotels in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park-Hotels.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park-Vacation-Rentals.d6111883.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Car-Rental-Guide)[Whanganui National Park Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-National-Park.d6111883.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Whanganui National Park ## Travel Guide ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kia Ora tour March/April 2017 in New Zealand. Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![So beautiful!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/808753b7-3160-4149-a970-98e80d2bf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A magical spot in Whanganui National Park. So much history and stories to be told. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/9ae7e3d1-0592-4e1b-8fc0-87e6ffee5add.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/6c2cff67-d4eb-43f9-b7c2-621eceb0a115.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whanganui National Park Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6111883) - Whanganui National Park Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Whanganui National Park ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/f5703387_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui $83 nightly $96 total Mar 24 - Mar 25 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! (202 reviews) While we enjoyed our visit to the National Park, this accommodation was a bit disappointing compared to the many other stays we have had in New Zealand. A few updates would go a long way in improving guest comfort (replace noisy bathroom fan, replace tiny mirror in bathroom, provide wardrobe, shelf, ... Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F24%2F2026&endDate=3%2F25%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![The Avenue Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/46500/46416/02ff2b54_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Avenue Hotel 379 Victoria Avenue Whanganui $94 nightly $108 total Mar 21 - Mar 22 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F21%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026&selected=46416&PinnedHotelID=46416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3820000/3811200/3811106/785a36a8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre 143 Anzac Parade Whanganui $50 nightly $58 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Whanganui. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (249 reviews) Clean and quiet. Good kitchen and lounge facilities. Internal heating was also good. Much needed as a cold front came through. Plenty of hot water. Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026&selected=3811106&PinnedHotelID=3811106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) [See all 363 properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F7%2F2026®ionId=6111883) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Aotea Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3533900/3533869/ecffec28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aotea Motor Lodge 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! (424 reviews) Lovely clean room and the spa bath is as amazing Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-Hotels-Aotea-Motor-Lodge.h3533869.Hotel-Information) ![Rocky Mountain Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9847200/9847107/58ae5381_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rocky Mountain Chalets 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! (97 reviews) We have stayed here a few times. Very handy to the main town, restaurant and cafes. Spacious, clean, modern and they have a few spas you can use. We will be back again! Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Ohakune-Hotels-Rocky-Mountain-Chalets.h9847107.Hotel-Information) ![Great value Cottage - 20 mins to Whakapapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34004200/34004151/d34c1e6f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/Raurimu-Hotels-Great-Value-Cottage-20-Mins-To-Whakapapa.h34004151.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whanganui National Park](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6111883&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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