Guidebook for Whanganui
Food Scene
It is right next to our Virginia Park and has lovely cabinet food plus an extensive menu. Newly licensed you can enjoy an evening drink and meal and then walk 500 metres back to Oakhaven. If you go there for lunch you can enjoy a pleasant walk around the lake afterwards which takes approxiamately 30 minutes. There is live music on Sunday afternoons.
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Funky Duck Cafe
110 Great N RdIt is right next to our Virginia Park and has lovely cabinet food plus an extensive menu. Newly licensed you can enjoy an evening drink and meal and then walk 500 metres back to Oakhaven. If you go there for lunch you can enjoy a pleasant walk around the lake afterwards which takes approxiamately 30 minutes. There is live music on Sunday afternoons.
They serve authentic Indian Fare which we think is delicious and a very reasonable price. Spice Guru is situated right across the road from the Cinema in Victoria Avenue.
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Spice Guru Indian Restaurant Bar & Takeaway
23A Victoria AvenueThey serve authentic Indian Fare which we think is delicious and a very reasonable price. Spice Guru is situated right across the road from the Cinema in Victoria Avenue.
Caroline's is also on the river but this is a place to go if seafood is your thing and also trainspotting, as it is right next to the rail bridge over the Whanganui River. Caroline s has an extensive menu so ideal for all budgets. If its the Bluff Oyster season, Caroline's has it. For sporting fans it has big screen tv's.
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Caroline's Boatshed Bar and Eatery
181 Somme ParadeCaroline's is also on the river but this is a place to go if seafood is your thing and also trainspotting, as it is right next to the rail bridge over the Whanganui River. Caroline s has an extensive menu so ideal for all budgets. If its the Bluff Oyster season, Caroline's has it. For sporting fans it has big screen tv's.
Springvale Cafe serves some of the best cabinet style food in Whanganui and also has an extensive menu to order meals from. It is situated in the Springvale Garden Centre and has a lovely gift shop to wander through as you head to the restaurant. There is inside and outside dining.
Springvale Cafe
18 Devon RdSpringvale Cafe serves some of the best cabinet style food in Whanganui and also has an extensive menu to order meals from. It is situated in the Springvale Garden Centre and has a lovely gift shop to wander through as you head to the restaurant. There is inside and outside dining.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red is situated just across the river from the CBD and looks out over the river back to the city. You can just have a drink or enjoy a meal or cafe style brunch and snacks, or order from the dining menu which can be served either at tables in the bar or upstairs where there are even more expansive views of the river.
The Red
45 Anzac ParadeThe Red is situated just across the river from the CBD and looks out over the river back to the city. You can just have a drink or enjoy a meal or cafe style brunch and snacks, or order from the dining menu which can be served either at tables in the bar or upstairs where there are even more expansive views of the river.
Sightseeing
From the Durie Hill tower you have outstanding views over the beautiful city of Whanganui and out to the river mouth. The Whanganui River winds its way around the city. There are also stunning views to Mt Ruapehu and Mt Taranaki on a clear day. Sunset is a good time to take in the view. You can either get there by driving up the second road on the right when you cross the town bridge turning left into Anzac Parade and follow the signs. Otherwise, why not take the elevator just at the end of the town bridge.
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Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
3 Anzac ParadeFrom the Durie Hill tower you have outstanding views over the beautiful city of Whanganui and out to the river mouth. The Whanganui River winds its way around the city. There are also stunning views to Mt Ruapehu and Mt Taranaki on a clear day. Sunset is a good time to take in the view. You can either get there by driving up the second road on the right when you cross the town bridge turning left into Anzac Parade and follow the signs. Otherwise, why not take the elevator just at the end of the town bridge.
Parks & Nature
You can take a look at the beautiful homestead and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the dining room. There are many walks where you get up nice and close to the protected birds that live there. You can purchase some food to feed them and they come enticingly close. There is also the beautiful natural bush to enjoy.
Bushy Park Homestead
You can take a look at the beautiful homestead and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in the dining room. There are many walks where you get up nice and close to the protected birds that live there. You can purchase some food to feed them and they come enticingly close. There is also the beautiful natural bush to enjoy.
Arts & Culture
You will find a lot of Whanganui history - the title says it all.
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Whanganui Regional Museum
Watt StreetYou will find a lot of Whanganui history - the title says it all.