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WelcometoWhanganui –TheRiverCity
Whanganuiwasoneofthefirstcitiestobefoundedin NewZealand.Whanganui,meaning‘bigbay’or‘big harbour’,comesfromthegreatriverthatflowsthroughit.
Hometoapproximately48,700people,WhanganuiNewZealand,isone ofNewZealand’soldestsettlertowns.Itispicturesqueandhasmuchto showofftothevisitor.It’sjust acoupleofhours’drivefrom Wellington, MountRuapehuandMount Tongariro,or aquickflightfromAuckland.A designatedmotorhomefriendlycity,Whanganuiencouragesself-drive travellersyear-round.
ProminentheritagebuildingsinthecityincludetheRoyalWhanganui OperaHouseandtheSarjeantArtGallery.WhanganuiishometoNew Zealand’slargestartscommunitywithmorefinearts,mixedmediaand glassartiststhananywhereelseinthecountry.Besuretoexperience everythingWhanganuihastoofferincludingtheRiverboatCruise,Durie Hill TowerandElevator,TheOperaHouse,VirginiaLake,BasonBotanic Gardens,KaiIwiBeachandtheWhanganuiRegionalMuseum.
Whanganuidoesn’tonlyoffer aculturalandnaturerichexperience -there issomebrilliantshoppingtobedoneincludingthewell-knownVictoria Avenueretailoutlets, TrafalgarSquareandtheSaturdayRiverMarket. To topallofthisoffwearespoiltforchoiceintermsofeatingoutwitha widevarietyofestablishmentsrangingfromdifferentinternationalcuisines tofinedining.
WhanganuiwascrownedtheMostBeautifulCityinNewZealandforboth 2019andMostBeautifulSmallCityin2020. Youwill certainlybeableto seewhywhenwanderingaroundourlovelycity.
RidgwayStreetwithitsbeautifulcherryblossomtrees,historicalbuildings, WattFountainandbreathtakingwallart,wasnamedtheBestStreetin NewZealand2020.
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Whanganui Guest Guide 3 HELPFUL INFORMATION DURING EMERGENCIES SOCIALMEDIA www.facebook.com/whanganuidistrictcouncil www.facebook.com/civildefencemanawatuwanganui RADIO BrianFM,91.2Whanganuibroadcastsfromthe CivilDefenceHeadquartersduringanemergency Youcanalsolistento MoreFM92.8FM •RadioLIVE96FM TheHits89.6FM •Awa FM100FM EmergencyMobileAlert isanadditionalchannel tohelpkeeppeoplesafeinanemergency. Thesewillbesentbyauthorisedemergency agenciestocapablemobiles.
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Guide 5 19Victoria Avenue, Wanganui Phone3458840 DineInstore-OrderOnline-Call To Order&Pickup FindusonFacebook www.pitapit.co.nz ONEPLACEWITHTHREE DELICIOUSMENUOPTIONS! 183A Victoria Avenue,Whanganui OpendailyM-F8:30amto8:30pmS-S10am-8pm 069295003 Castan eye overour hellishlydeliciousmenu 241 Victoria Ave, Whanganui OrderNowhell.co.nz
Whanganui Guest Guide 6 69GuytonStreet, Whanganui Phone063484398 IndianandAsian foodsupplier. AllyourPoojaneeds. Dairy&ConvenienceStore. SPORTZ BAR TAB • BAR • GAMING •ThursdayNight–HandleClub •Friday5pmto6.30pm–“HappyHour&½“ •SuperRugbyandNRLLeaguegamesshown live •SKYTV–RacingandSportsChannels • TAB •GamingRoom Open7Days-10amuntillateand 9amonSaturdays 197 Victoria Avenue, Wanganui P:(06)3458523 E:sportzbarwanganui@gmail.com
Whanganui Guest Guide 7 87VICTORIA AVENUE 062134566
Whanganui Guest Guide 8 WANGANUIEAST BAKERY&COFFEE COMEINANDSEEOUR NEWEXCITINGMENU IceCoffee•Ice Vanilla IceCaramel•IceChocolate Breakfasts•Burgers Fish&Chips•Milkshakes 59MoanaSt,WhanganuiEast Mon5am–3pm, Tues–Sat5am– 4pm Sun 7am–3pm,PublicHolidays 7am– 3pm Kitchen Closes 2pm Daily Phone3436608
Whanganui Guest Guide 9 170StHillStreet, Wanganui•Ph:(06)3451303 0273211596•E:barracks303@gmail.com www.barrackssportsbar.co.nz Openinghoursarecorrectattimeofprinting. •GamingMachinesinaprivate, airconditionedroom •Pool,Snooker, Darts& Table Tennis •LiveSports,5BigScreens •LiveBands/Music DUKEBAR Tuesday-Sundayfrom11am TastyGrubinthePub ForLunches Tuesday-Saturday11am-2pm REMINGTONRESTAURANT Forallyoureveningdining Tuesday-Saturday5pm-9pm
Whanganui 10 17PittStreet,Whanganui 063450083 yellowhousecafe.co.nz Open7.30am-3pmMon-Fri, 8.30am-3pm weekends (9am-3pmpublicholidays) 444StateHighway4,Upokongaro4575 Opendailyfrom9am-3:30pm Menu:behindthedooron4.co.nz|063472777 •Café&Bar•DinnerMenu•HotandCold Platters • Vegan, Vegetarian&KetoOptions •Smoothies•Hot AndColdDrinks • We caterforallyourfunctions,bigorsmall Allfoodmadetoorder/bakedfresheveryday 063450745–53AWilsonStreet,Whanganui4500 MondayClosed, Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday8.30am - 8pm Thursday- Saturday 8.30am - 10pm&Sunday8.30am - 6pm
Whanganui Guest Guide 11 3/402 Victoria Ave, Wanganui4500 063450009 www.wanganui.wickedchicken.co.nz Pleaseprovideuswith code 942533(WICKED) to receive URORDER feroronspecial) Askusabouthealthy foodoptions Burgers: Combosandmeals Chicken: Mealsand combos Sides: Curly Fr Waffles, Drinks: 420ml,600ml,1.5L, KidsJuic GRILLED BURGER THEWICKED BAO-$6
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Whanganui Guest Guide 12 154 Victoria Avenue Open Tues-Sun11amto9pm ClosedMonday Dine-InRestaurant• Takeaway VIETNAMESERESTAURANT Whanganui’s VietnameseRestaurant Authentic Phone 022458 4020 Greattaste, reasonableprice.
Whanganui Guest Guide 13 SHOP LeadingNew Zealand ArtGlass LEARN Glass workshopsfrom experts forbeginners VIEW Professionalglass artistsinthestudio P i c t u r e d : G e o r g e A g i u s . P h o t o : S t e v e C a u d w e l l Visitus: 2Rutland Street Whanganui,NZ Tel.+64 69276803 |www.nzglassworks.com sponsored by:
Whanganui Guest Guide 14 A Gallery ContemporaryNewZealandArt MonthlyExhibitionsand aLargeStockRoom 85GlasgowStreet,Whanganui Ph:0276292545 info@agallery.nz www.agallery.nz A Gallery
Whanganui Guest Guide 15 Visitthisuniqueexhibitionofancientandnewtaonga tolearnthestoryofTeAwaTupua,theWhanganuiRiver anditspeople. PukenamuQueensPark,WattSt,Whanganui wrm.org.nz Freeentry OpenDaily10am-4.30pm EverydayexceptChristmasDayandGoodFriday HeAwaOra marksthefifthanniversaryof theWhanganuiRiverbecomingthefirst waterwayintheworldtobegivenlegal personhood,recognisingtheriveras itsownperson.
Whanganui Guest Guide 18 Ph:063450914 Email:info@wanganuiaeroclub.co.nz Website:www.wanganuiaeroclub.co.nz Facebook: WanganuiAeroClub Contactus WanganuiAeroClub,AirportRoad, PO Box615, Wanganui4540 WanganuiAeroClub Packagedeals,SoloAircraftHireandInstructorHire. We offerqualityaffordabletrainingtowardsyourPilotLicences. We aresituatedatWhanganuiAirportbetween WanganuiAero WorksandtheWhanganuiAirport Terminal. Lookforthe biggreen‘LearntoFly’ signonourhangar. PH :063444918 OR0211304617 E:whanganui.tours@gmail.com W:WhanganuiTours.co.nz WEOFFER • MailRun Tour’sWhanganuiRiverRoad • JetboatComboBridgetoNowhere • Mountain’stoSeaCycle Trailpackages • E-bike&MTBikeHire • Shuttle’s&Transfer’s CREATE YOUR OWN
Whanganui Guest Guide 19 Ei htyei ht Putiki is an art and ift shop in the heart of Putiki, Whan anui – e also serve up a pretty ood cup of co ee if you’re instore! We stock a beautiful ran e of art, ifts, books, stationery, je ellery, ceramics, craft and home ares, created by talented Ne Zealanders We lo e hat e d and hope ou d too! eightyeightputiki.co.nz facebook.com/eightyeightputiki instagram.com/eightyeightputiki ART + GIFTS + COFFEE
Whanganui Guest Guide 20 ForallyouractivitiesontheWhanganuiRiver Lodge and Tours MountainstoSea/Mangapurua Track Freephone: 0800480308 or 063854622 Email:info@bridgetonowhere.co.nz Web:www.bridgetonowhere.co.nz BOOKINGSAREESSENTIAL •BridgetoNowherejetboattours4+hours •Mountainbiking shuttlestoandfromtrack •Canoeing-2hoursto2dayadventures •BridgetoNowhereLodge-fullycateredor backpackeraccommodation, licensed bar •BridgetoNowhereCampground-cabins,hotshowers • Tramping-MangapuruaandMatemateaonga Tracks
Whanganui Guest Guide 21 Findusatthe WanganuiGolfClub,Clarkson Ave www.malonegolf.co.nz 02040214018 Whanganui’s GolfSpecialty Store Golfequipment,apparel, coachingand repairs MAL NE GOLF Personalized Vouchers Gift Gift
Whanganui 22 142 Victoria Avenue,Whanganui4500,02040285962 DUCKINTO CRICKLE CREEK TRADING Avenue,Whanganui 4500,0204028 5962 Av Wha nui 4500, 0204028 BuyersandSellersof Vintage,Retro,Industrial, Mantiques,Art,Collectables,Curios &QualityFurniture Mantiques,Art,Collectables,Curios&QualityFurniture Open Tue-Fri10-5 Sat10-3 55RidgwaySt, Whanganui m.0211451440 e.jewellery12@hotmail.com Metal&StoneJewelleryStudio @craigwintonjewellery CraigWinton Design/Creation Wanganuispecialists Visitusat73PutikiDriveor callon 063488008 info@ebikeswanganui.co.nz www.ebikeswanganui.co.nz ELECTRICBIKESFORSALEORFORHIRE Mobility -Bikes -Trikes -Scooters
Whanganui Guest Guide 23 www.booksandtoys.co.nz ShopOnline Visit us 126DuncanSt,Whanganui-063432172 New&Used Booksand Toys Kits,CollectablesandHobbySupplies 35 TaupoQuay,Whanganui,NZ P:063457047 www.bambooonthequay.co.nz THETOTALGIFTSHOP
Whanganui Guest Guide 24 TrafalgarSquareShoppingCentre 100 TaupoQuay, Whanganui www.trafalgarsquare.co.nz Phone(06)3480314 AwaGifts-MaoriShop (06)3484994 BargainChemist Openingsoon BloodyBurgers (06)2130799 CarpetCourt (06)7773023 Countdown (06)3490199 EBGames (06)3489242 FurnitureZone (06)2134913 Indira-CuisinesofIndia (06)3450863 JustCuts (06)3480466 KiwianaCafé (06)3452590 Millers (06)3453965 MisterMinit (06)3450484 Number1Shoes/Hannahs(06)3488495 O&Bowl (06)2134284 OcggiSushi (06)2134284 PaperPlus/NZPost (06)3480351 RoastiesCarvery (06)3452590 TankJuice (06)2627009 Technofix(06)3450729 The123Mart (06)3452122 The TreatZone (06)3488103 The Warehouse/ WarehouseStationery (06)3480171 TrafalgarLotto (06)3488291 World Travellers (06)3488190
Whanganui Guest Guide 25 NAILS• EYEBROW MICROBLADING WAXING&MORESERVICES Contains VitaminC& Calcium Maintains healthystrong Lasts3-4 we NEWSNSDIPPINGPOWDER HEALTHYNATURALNAILS Phone (06)3472909 136 Victoria Avenue•Monday-Saturday9am-6pm Sunday10am-4pm Fromthe Dead Sea,thelowestpointoftheearth 26minerals- Amazingforyourhealthandskin Parabenfree •Safe•Allergy Tested• Cruelty Free Doctor Recommended AMERICA Nails SNSNEWESTPRODUCT Detox Pedicure EYELASHEXTENSIONS Spa Pedicures $40 Acrylic Nails $60 Shellac Gel $35 Manicures $30 SNS Dipping $50
Whanganui Guest Guide 26 BUY•SELL EXCHANGE MondaytoSaturday 10:00am-4:00pm www.bookhunter.nz 021933645 bookhunternz@gmail.com 65Ridgeway St,Whanganui SpoiltNailsandBeautySalon –likeusonFacebook SpoiltBeautySalon Ph:063478092 Cell:0220533165 174Victoria Ave •ShellacGelNails •SprayTans •Waxing •Facials• Manicure •Pedicures •OtherBeauty Treatmentsalso available FORGOOD HEALTH Thai TraditionalMassage $70/hour FootMassage $70/hour $80/hour NeckandShoulderStressRelief $20/15mins Great forCirculation I64GuytonStreet, Wanganui Ph:3488466 IMon-Fri:10.30am-6.30pm;Sat:10.30am-2pm Vouchers Available GreatGift Idea
Whanganui Guest Guide 27 73 Victoria Avenue Wanganui Phone(06)3456868 WanganuiLuxuryNail/facebook.com NGANUI ACRY NICURE SPA AC, GELISH,GELPOLISH SNSDIPPINGSYSTEM
Whanganui Guest Guide 28 Ph:(06)3431520 OpenWed-Fri10am-4pm Sat10am-2pm 10KitchenerStreet,WhanganuiEast
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ATTRACTIONS
FamilyFun
-KowhaiPark
-Riverlands
-KaiIwiBeach
-CastlecliffBeach
-Boyd’sAutoBarn
-AshleyPark
-SplashCentre
-Whanganui’sRiverMarket
-Play2WinArcade
CultureandHeritage
-QueensPark
-SarjeantontheQuay
-WhanganuiRegional Museum
-WhanganuiWarMemorial Centre
-RoyalWhanganui
OperaHouse
-DurieHill Towerand
Elevator
-TramMuseumand
TramShed
-Whanganui
RiverboatCentre
-PutikiChurch
-Pa¯ kaitore/MoutoaGardens
-WhanganuiMusiciansClub
Arts &Crafts
-ArtistsOpenStudiosand
FestivalofGlass
-NewZealandGlassworks s
-CommunityArtsCentre
-TheWhanganui
LiteraryFestival
-SpaceGallery
Gardens &Parks
-BasonBotanicGardens
-BushyPark
-VirginiaLake
-PalomaGardens
-WestmereLake
-GlenLogieRoseGardens
Adventureand
Outdoors
-CooksGardens
-SpringvalePark
-Golf
-SkateParks
-MountainBiking
-SkiingandSnowboarding
-Surfing
-CanoeingandJetBoating
-FishingandHunting
-HeritageandCityWalks
-WhanganuiRiver,River RoadandNationalPark
To makethemostofyour timeinWhanganui,checkout discoverwhanganui.nz or visitthefriendlyteamatthe WhanganuiVisitorCentre, 31 TaupoQuay.
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