Bason Botanic Gardens, just northwest of Wanganui, New Zealand has been described as an architectural and botanic gem in a countryside location. Set on 25 hectares of landscaped countryside, Bason Botanic Gardens is home to one of the largest public garden orchid and fern collections in New Zealand and are housed in unique glasshouses. There are also the outdoor garden areas with colorful displays of delphiniums, camellias, begonias and an assorted range of other interesting plants. But wait, there is more to the Bason Botanic Gardens, with fun, entertainment and education for visitors of all ages. There are numerous indoor and outdoor gardens, exciting bush walks and areas equipped with BBQs, ideal for family picnics. So, no matter what the season, a visit to Bason Botanic Gardens will be well worth the trip. READ MORE

Whanganui Riverboat Centre Museum in Whanganui houses photographic records focusing on the riverboat era and displays of river-related artefacts. Indoor and outdoor activity Packages are available for school goers to enhance their learning of the environment and education. READ MORE

Depicting over 5,500 works of art Sarjeant Gallery in Wanganui has collections spanning from 19th and early 20th century British and European art to Sixteenth Century European Art through to Twenty-first Century New Zealand Art. Genres at the Sarjeant Gallery cover modern works on paper; New Zealand and international sculptures, pottery, ceramics and glass; bronze works; video art and paintings by contemporary artists and old masters. Visit the Sarjeant Gallery and discover one of New Zealand's most beautiful heritage buildings.READ MORE

Anndion Lodge in Wanganui provides upmarket, quality, self catering, superior accommodation to tourists, backpackers and homestay travellers. Amenities include fully equipped self-catering kitchen and lounge areas and a salt-water swimming pool & steaming outdoor spa, and infrared sauna. Anndion Lodge provides free high speed + wireless internet and conference facilities.READ MORE

Spit Roast Mid-West based in Wanganui offers outstanding value for that memorable occasion. Choose from two different options, one where they cater on-site and carve, serve and clean or the other where they set up a pre-prepared buffet and you clear up at your own leisure. Spit Roast Mid-West can cater from 20-4000 people and offer superior quality and service whether your function be formal or not. READ MORE

Functions at Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue in Wanganui offer designer caterers that cater professionally and personally for private events and wedding. The bride and groom even get a complimentary night in the Executive Studio. Guests love the idea and convenience of accommodation meals and function facilities at one venue. READ MORE

The Mixx Bar and Cafe in Wanganui is situated in the Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue and provides a relaxing venue for a private function or pre-wedding occasion. The Mixx Bar and Cafe offers cocktails, a selection of New Zealand wines a great choice of beer and great meals from the cafe menu - enjoy. READ MORE

M.V. Wairua Cruises in Wanganui offer Excursions to Hipango Park which is a Native forest of 30 acres, great for picnics with a large picnic ground with toilets, BBQ?s, water and more. The park is only accessible by river and overnight stays can be arranged when booking an outing with M.V. Wairua Cruises. This painstakingly restored vessel is now back to it's former glory and waiting for you.READ MORE

Aotea Motor Lodge in Wanganui offers 28 fully serviced apartments, newly constructed with soundproofed rooms. Aotea Motor Lodge offers a cooked/continental breakfast a meeting room and business facilities and broadband internet access. All rooms offers modern amenities and SKY television the lodge is centrally located for added convenience.READ MORE

Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Conferences in Wanganui provides all conference equipment necessary for your corporate meeting and a choice of four different working lunch menus to suit all corporate budgets. The function rooms also offer heating and air-conditioning.READ MORE