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

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

Tylee Cottage in Wanganui provides accommodation for an artist in residence not far from the Sarjeant Gallery. This Artist-in-Residence scheme allows the community to interact with the artist and the gallery to engage with a practising artist. Tylee Cottage allows the artist to explore his creative side in a less pressured environment than may be usual, in a renovated historic building built in 1853.READ MORE

Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue in Wanganui offers stylish upmarket accommodations to suit all budgets from executive suites to superior and standard rooms. Set on Wanganui's main street and close to many attractions Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue also offers an outdoor pool and BBQ area in large grounds for added relaxation.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

No.12 Tram, Museum and Tramshed in Wanganui features intriguing tram history. The No.12 Tram is currently being restored to be used as a people's transport in the streets of Wanganui, and No. 12 Tram will be operational between the TRAMSHED and the P.S. Waimarie. READ MORE

Wanganui Golf Club - Belmont Links with it's modern facilities is one of New Zealand's premier golf courses suitable for amateurs and professionals alike. Non members are welcome and a range of accessories are available including golf carts and the club house boasts a cafe with bar facilities for superb meals with views over Wanganui Golf Club - Belmont Links.READ MORE

Wanganui District Library in Wanganui offers an outstanding collection of New Zealand/Aotearoa information ( in hard-cover and digital format.) As well as fiction and non fiction books the Wanganui District Library also stocks cd's and dvd's including gaming and multi media and there is a kids and teenagers section as well.READ MORE

The Royal Wanganui Opera House seats 830 patrons and offers a diverse range of entertainment to the discerning theatre goer namely grand opera, operetta, tribute concerts, piano recitals, orchestral concerts, school events, lectures, graduations, fashion shows, dance of all forms and much more. The Royal Wanganui Opera House is New Zealand's last Victorian theatre and also serves as a great wedding venue. 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