Springvale Travel Guide
Whanganui
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Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Springvale

The Avenue Hotel
Absolutely comfortable stay and the staff were so brilliant with everything to make Check In and our stay go so smoothly! Will certainly be staying there again in the future!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

151 on London Motel
Clean and tidy, friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Nice room. Enjoyed the spa bath. Room was ground level and rather dark.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Riverview Motel

Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Great weekend good place to stay
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Springvale

Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Whanganui Museum and South Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

College Estate
While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

Saint Johns Hill
Though Saint Johns Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.

Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Otamatea
Though Otamatea may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Virginia Lake and Whanganui Museum.
