Adventure and outdoors

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Canoeing and jet boating – There are a number of ways to explore the Whanganui River’s picturesque middle and lower reaches – the multi-day canoe trip, known as the Whanganui Journey, is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. Jet boat rides are a thrilling way to reach the Bridge to Nowhere and several iwiowned businesses offer guided canoe and cultural tours.

Fishing and hunting – The Whanganui district offers top-quality outdoor adventure for hunting enthusiasts –red, sika and fallow deer, goats and boar. The upper reaches of the Whanganui River are home to brown and rainbow trout and coastal fishing can be enjoyed from breakwaters and beaches.

Golf – The Whanganui Golf Club, situated at Belmont, is New Zealand’s oldest golf club. Both this and the Castlecliff Links are championship courses. The Rivercity Golf complex in Tawhero features a nine-hole public course and driving range. Heritage and city walks – Whanganui has a range of guided or selfdirected walks around the city that take in our many heritage sites and architecture. For more details visit www.visitwhanganui.nz Mountain biking – Ride recreational tracks at Hylton Park, Araheke MTB Park and the newly-built That Place - Mountain Bike Park or experience the Mountains to Sea cycle trail – an eight-section, multiday ride through mostly Department of Conservation-administered land. A cycle and pedestrian bridge at Upokongaro (10.5km north of Whanganui city) is a recent addition to the Mountains to Sea trail. For more information visit www.mountainstosea.nz

Skate and bike parks – Whanganui has banks, bowls, lips and stairs for skaters and BMX riders alike at the centrally-located Kowhai Park and in the seaside suburb of Castlecliff. The Springvale community bike park next to the Splash Centre is also worth checking out. Skiing and snowboarding – You can be on the slopes of Mt Ruapehu –which offers world-class skiing and snowboarding – within a two-hour drive of Whanganui. Surfing – Whanganui has a range of beaches within minutes of the city centre with conditions to challenge surf enthusiasts of all abilities.

Tramping – Whanganui National Park offers a number of options for day-long or multi-day hikes. One of the popular walks in the park is the Atene Skyline Track, which is a loop that takes about 6-8 hours – a shorter walk to the track’s lookout is two hours’ return. Tongariro National Park and Egmont National Park are both less than two hours away from Whanganui by car.

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Trafalgar Square has been at the heart of Whanganui since first opening its doors in November 1989. The main building is a single level shopping centre with 4 main entrance ways that lead to a common area and a variety of 22 retailers. A second building, the Annex houses Carpet Court and Furniture Zone.

This is Whanganui’s largest retail complex with over 460 free car parks for customers to use while they browse, shop, eat and relax in our wonderful Food Court.

The Centre is open seven days a week for your shopping convenience.

Countdown is open from 7.00am until 10pm and the Warehouse from 8.00am until 9.00pm. Specialty Stores from 9.00am until 5.30pm Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9.00am until 4.00pm and Sundays from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Individual store hours may vary.

If you are visiting a specific store, we recommend you call or visit their website of social channels beforehand. Retailer contact details can be found on our Facebook page or Website.

The Food Court easily entices shoppers with the wide range of culinary delights from Ocggi Sushi, O & Bowl Salad, Roasties, Indian Taj, The Shake Shed, Kiwiana Café and look forward to welcoming Tank Juice in early 2021.

Now in its 32nd year of trading Trafalgar Square is proud to remain at the heart of the Whanganui Community.