See Do Experience
I am the river, the river is me
E rere kau mai te Āwanui, Mai i te Kāhui maunga ki Tangaroa. Kō au te Āwa, kō te Āwa kō au.
Whanganui River TOP 10 Holiday Park
A five-minute drive from the city centre, this riverside holiday park has loads of facilities for the family, including a pool and spa, jumping pillow, bike and kayak hire.
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
Just around the corner from Castlecliff beach, a large adventure playground and the popular Citadel Café, this spot has a real holiday feel.
Lakelands Holiday Park
Just a few minutes down the highway from Whanganui, Lakelands Holiday Park is a peaceful place to pitch a tent or park your motorhome. Adjacent to Lake Wiritoa (popular with swimming, kayakers, fishing and boating) as well as Araheke Mountain Bike Park, this is a great base for active families.
Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park
Kai iwi Beach is a classic kiwi holiday town. Full of families, batches, a patrolled beach and a big old playground, this is a classic spot for families. The holiday park has plenty of amenities, like wifi, a jumping pad, a playground and a general store.
Bushy Park
Bushy Park Homestead has both powered and unpowered camping sites available on the grounds. Wake up to the sounds of native birds singing in the adjacent forest reserve.
Flying Fox
Not just camping, but glamping. The Flying Fox is a destination in its own right. Outdoor games, tree swings and a slide are also available.
Freedom Camping
Whanganui is freedom camper-friendly. Self-contained campervans are welcome to park at any of the below locations. If you are not travelling in a self-contained campervan, we encourage you to use camping facilities.
- Durie Hill Elevator (Blyth St)
- Moutoa Quay (between i-site and Whanganui Riverboat Centre) – not on Fridays.
- Babbage Place car park (near Virginia Lake)
- Kowhai Park (near Riverland Family Park)
- RSA – (170 Saint Hill Street) • Springvale Park (entrance near London Street)
- Wanganui East Club – (101 Wakefield Street)
- Taupo Quay between Wilson St & Heads Rd
