Best Group Activities in Whanganui
THE 10 BEST Large Group Activities & Things to Do in Whanganui
Best Group Activities in Whanganui
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- Sightseer12523152205New Plymouth, New Zealand1 contributionI can't rate the Quartz Museum of Studio Ceramics highly enough - it's just absolutely amazing!! Really enjoyed my time visiting this extensive collection and talking to Rick Rudd about it.Written 18 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Perry BSydney, Australia2,583 contributionsWe were able to come here and transmute the sad occasion of Mum's passing into a happier feeling of serenity and eternal peace. Rotokawau, the lake which Mum loved so much, was the perfect place for the family memorial gathering. We each said a few words about her and ushered her gracefully into the Great Beyond.Written 28 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kait59 contributionsFun, old school playground. It is well spread out so lots of room. Lots of places to sit and relax. Activities for all ages and stages. Lots to look at and enjoy.Written 15 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JulieFranz Josef, New Zealand55 contributionsSo helpful! This isite is warm welcoming and the people were very informative. We always look forward to talking to people and finding out about a place and have been disappointed at the demise of many of these sites. This one far exceeded our expectations. We are now armed and ready to explore Whanganui thanks so much for for kind service.Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KiwiintheusLevin, New Zealand196 contributionsWhat are lovely surprise these gardens were. We drove around as we had our dog in the car and they aren't permitted. We did stop at the conservatory and had a good poke around.Written 5 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emma BWhanganui, New Zealand5 contributionsThis is such a great place to visit when in Wanganui, really cool to take the kids to and have walk around the lake while there.Written 15 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RocheMareeHawera, New Zealand550 contributionsAmazing! Started our day trip driving from Whanganui one hour up the winding, narrow River Road to Pipiriki. We passed through many beautiful small villages perched on the river bank. The photo ops are amazing and the trip a great start to the day.
We had booked a 4 hour Bridge to Nowhere trip with Whanganui River Adventures. It started with a 32km jetboat ride up the river and then a 40 min tramp in the National Park to the amazing Bridge to Nowhere.
The track was easy going and multipurpose with it also being part of the Te Araroa (Cape Reinga to Bluff) Cycleway.
The bush and the river valley is pristine, beautiful and ancient. All bought fantastically alive with the knowledge of our local tour guide whose family has lived on the river and farmed the land in the Park for 6 generations.
An amazing day in an amazing place!Written 22 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SUE James8 contributionsThe riverside market on a fine day is my favourite thing to do. The food stalls are superb. Divine Treats are exactly that. There are all manner of interesting things to look at and enjoy. The BEST Market I think.Written 29 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SpatferManawatu-Wanganui Region, New Zealand8 contributionsWe had our sons 8th birthday party here. There was 6 boys and they had the time of their life. Very excited. The staff were really helpful and thoughtful. The birthday boy even got an extra 10 mins on the track for free. The carts were of a good standard, they even had a double cart I was able to take my 4 year old daughter on, as well as faster carts for the adults. There is lots to do here with mini golf and bungee jumping as well. The prices are very reasonable.Written 8 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John WJindabyne, Australia577 contributionsRiverboat travel is a relaxing way to go, but even more so to the soothing chuff chuff of a steam engine. It is a tribute to the hard work by so many people that this wreck, salvaged from the river mud, is now a working paddle steamer once again. The trip, for an hour upstream, only ventures briefly into the hills, so the scenery is not spectacular. Most of the voyage is through the outskirts of Whanganui and then between willow-lined banks. Bird life - there are mallard everywhere, a few gulls and shags, plus I saw a spoonbill and several harriers. The loudspeaker commentary is informative, and infrequent enough not to be an intrusion. The crew are willing to answer questions, and curious visitors are welcomed in the engine room. It can be cold on the upper foredeck, it's more sheltered behind the wheel house. I was impressed by the docking at the end of the trip, it seemed a demanding procedure, but the steersman dismissed it as routine.Written 8 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gregwgtnzWellington, New Zealand25 contributionsThe gentle boat trip to Mosquito Point aboard the motor vessel Wairua provided an excellent way to experience the river. Sam the affable skipper was a veritable mine of local history, enlightening information and amusing anecdotes. Highly recommended.Written 12 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Irving Family3 contributionsWhat lovely lovely people. We came off the river wet, cold & tired to lovely rooms, a hot shower and a cold beer.
These guys could not have done more for us & we had a great stay.
Highly recommended.Written 17 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
