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Wanganui city is situated on the lower west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
Kingsgate Hotel The Avenue Wanganui is perfectly placed on the main road into Wanganui, just a 10
minute walk from the central business area, arts and cultural centers, sports venues, Whanganui
river and Virginia Lake.
Wanganui is where the mighty & historic Whanganui River meets unspoiled, magnificent
coastline in a stunning combination of modern city and proud heritage. Travel the Whanganui River,
rich in history, legend & tradition on the only paddle steamer in operation in NZ, the Paddle
Steamer Waimarie. For keen skiers and trampers Mt Ruapehu is only 1 ½ hours drive or visit rugged
west coast beaches in only 10 minutes. Wanganui is rich in arts, sports and lifestyle with Heritage
walks, lakes, parks, gardens, the riverboat centre, museum, Sarjeant Gallery and the Cooks Garden
Sports Complex.
Town Centre 0.5 km S
Information Centre 0.5 km S
Whanganui River 0.5 km S
Golf Course 3 km N
Cooks Garden Sports Complex 0.5 km N
Virginia Lake 0.5 km N
Paddle Steamer Waimarie 0.5 km S
Sarjeant Gallery 0.5 km S
Wanganui Collegiate School 200 m W
By Car
Airport Rd to State Highway 3 towards New Plymouth, right into London St and then right into
Victoria Ave
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