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 ![The Park Hotel Ruapehu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3888600/3888552/a136b43d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Park Hotel Ruapehu 6 Millar Street National Park Village $88 nightly $102 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 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! (1,000 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 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=3888552&PinnedHotelID=3888552&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6111883) ![Mountain Heights Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37750000/37748900/37748813/0d3eb25b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Heights Lodge 4576 SH 4 National Park Village Manawatu-Wanganui $85 nightly $98 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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! (204 reviews) Absolutely perfect accommodations. Really enjoyed everything about it. Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=37748813&PinnedHotelID=37748813&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 $46 nightly $53 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 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! (250 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%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%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%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%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! (425 reviews) Nice quiet room Bed was very comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 7, 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/f5e25352_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! (98 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) ![Relax in the Wanganui Dunes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34096800/34096781/46d9b6ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Relax in the Wanganui Dunes Wanganui Township Wanganui Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Whanganui. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Castlecliff Beach and South Beach are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (311 reviews) Fantastic location, very clean and tidy. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Whanganui-Hotels-Relax-In-The-Wanganui-Dunes.h34096781.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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Hike to the "Bridge to Nowhere"](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/67b74c21-4ce7-457a-bdf6-49a803ea2187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Bridge-To-Nowhere-Whanganui-National-Park.d553248621526967351.Vacation-Attraction) ![So beautiful!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6111883/808753b7-3160-4149-a970-98e80d2bf7b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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