Whanganui

城市概覽

The name Whanganui comes from the Maori words whanga, for a bay or harbour, and nui meaning big or large. However, when the early colonists heard the placename said in the local Maori accent with a softly spoken wh that sounded more like a wo sound, rather than the classical Maori fh sound, they spelled the placename as Wanganui rather than Whanganui. Now, either spelling is officially acceptable, and the trend is towards using Whanganui. Additionally, the Whanganui River is also legally a person, which interests tourists when visiting.

History Founded in 1840 and named Petre until 1852, Whanganui is one of the oldest European settlements in New Zealand.

Information Tourist and visitor information is available from:

1 i-Site Visitor Information Centre, 31 Taupo Quay, ☏ +64 6 349 0508, fax: +64 6 349 0509, [email protected]. M-F 8:30AM-5PM, Sa Su 9AM-4PM. For accommodation, travel and transport information and bookings. (updated Jan 2017)

如何抵達

By car Whanganui is between Palmerston North and New Plymouth, at the junction of State Highway 4 (SH4) with State Highway 3 (SH3). It is a two and a half hour drive from Wellington, using State Highways 1 and 3 (SH1 and SH3) and a six hour drive from Auckland, via Hamilton, using State Highways 1 and 4 (SH1 and SH4).

By bus There are daily coach services from Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Auckland.

InterCity, Bus stop outside The Tram Shed, 26 Taupo Quay. (updated Nov 2024)

By plane Whanganui Airport has several Auckland flights in or out daily by Air Chathams using Saab 340A and Metroliner III. Air New Zealand flights have ceased.

By train The nearest railway station with a passenger service is at Marton (40 km away).

當地交通

A mixture of walking and taking buses is generally the most cost-effective way to get around Whanganui. Buses generally depart every hour from Maria Place Extension. There is also a taxi company.

River City Taxis, ☏ +64 6 345 3333, toll-free: 0800 345 3333.

必看景點

Wanganui in Bloom. From December to March, hundreds of hanging flower baskets line the streets of central Whanganui. 1 Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street. Daily 10AM-4:30PM. An extensive collection of natural and human artifacts with a strong regional emphasis. Free, donations welcome. (updated Oct 2023) 2 Sarjeant Gallery, 38 Taupo Quay. Daily 10AM-4:30PM. Well known for its large collection of British, European and NZ art. Free. 3 Bason Botanic Gardens, 552 Rapanui Rd. Daily 8AM-dusk. Has both indoor and outdoor gardens with some bush walks. 4 Waimarie Museum, 1A Taupo Quay. Th - Su 10AM - 2PM. Contains fascinating displays of river-related artefacts and photographs of the riverboat era. Also offers river cruises in a paddle steamer on Saturdays 11AM & 2PM in Jan - Mar. free (charges for cruises). (updated Oct 2023) Various art exhibitions. Held around Whanganui's city centre at almost all times. Much of it is student work from UCOL, and the best exhibitions usually take place in the acclaimed Whanganui School of Design, which has a very nice tight-knit staff that can hold very interesting conversations. However, don't ask Tanya Roberson about dogs or memes, you'll be there for hours. 5 Wanganui Collegiate School. A state-integrated coeducational boarding, secondary school that was founded in 1854, which has a beautiful campus with some attractive old brick buildings. You cannot drive through the grounds during school hours as the school's main thoroughfare - the only one wide enough for cars - is used heavily throughout the day. The Whanganui River. Around 300 km long. It is the longest navigable river and the second longest river in the North Island. There are a number of operators who offer canoeing, rafting and jetboat trips. The Mangapurua stream (tributary to the Whanganui) is bridged by the famous Bridge to Nowhere. This was built to provide access to settlers establishing farms in the Mangapurua Valley. The settlements no longer exist but the br

體驗活動

Durie Hill Elevator (across from the City Bridge). Accessed by the Durie Hill pedestrian tunnel, it is the only underground elevator in New Zealand. It has two viewpoints. Waimarie. Take a two-hour cruise up the river on NZ's only coal-fired historic paddle steamer. Heritage Walks. Discover the history of one of NZ's oldest European settlements.

購物

Trafalgar Square. Shopping centre on Taupo Quay was opened in 1989 with New Zealand's largest K-Mart store. K-Mart has since been replaced by The Warehouse, which shares the complex with a range of other shops including Wendy's. NZ Post Shop Wanganui is located within this mall. (updated Nov 2024) Phaedra. A small but well-stocked gothic apparel store near the Red Eye Cafe. The staff are friendly and the store smells pleasingly of incense. Stardust Creations. A rather artsy-fartsy new age store with a confused demographic, but it sells some very beautiful unique hand-made necklaces between $5 and $50 that, while bereft of mineral value, are generally much prettier and more interesting than diamonds. Perfect for a bohemian friend. 1 Best Choice Whanganui, 188 Victoria Avenue. An Indian grocery store. You can buy Indian foods and spices here. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Whanganui Photo & Print, 143 Victoria Avenue. A photo & print shop. Convenient if you need some photos for passport or visa. You can also buy 35mm films here. $90 for 3 rolls of Kodak Gold or Ultramax and $45 for one roll of AGFA APX 100. (updated Nov 2024)

美食

Jabee Kebabs, 168 Victoria Ave, ☏ +64 6-347 2800. Really good kebabs. Japanese Kitchen WA, 92 Victoria Ave. (updated Nov 2017) Kebabholik, 155 Victoria Ave, ☏ +64 6-348 8332. A rather good Turkish fast food joint next to the main street Subway. Kristy's Cafe, 151A London St. (updated Nov 2017) Red Eye Cafe, Guyton St, ☏ +64 6-345 5646. Right up there with the best cafes in Wellington and Auckland. Rutland Arms Inn, cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway St. (updated Nov 2017) Thistles, 136 Victoria Ave, ☏ +64 6-345 0143. A small but well-stocked sweet shop with extensive range, and features homemade sweets as well as bulk candy. The Yellow House Cafe, 17 Pitt St. (updated Nov 2017)

飲品與夜生活

Red Lion Cafe and Bar/Pub (along the waterfront.). A nice atmosphere with pool tables and big screen TV's to watch the rugby. Stellar (at the bottom of the town on the main street). Does good food early evening and then a spot for the young ones later on F Sa after 11PM.

住宿

151 on London (Motel 151 on London), 151 London St (At the north end of town on State Highway 3), ☏ +64 6 345 8668, [email protected]. 26 suites including studios and 4 family apartments. Anndion Lodge, 143 ANZAC Parade, Whanganui East (on SH 4, 5 minutes drive from CBD), ☏ +64 6 343 3593, fax: +64 6 343 3056, [email protected]. A bed and breakfast-style travellers' lodge on the banks of the Whanganui River. Also a function centre. From $65. Aotea Motor Lodge, 390 Victoria Ave, ☏ +64 6 345 0303, [email protected]. Luxury. $160-$200. A