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Eating out can be one of the highlights of a holiday in Wanganui. You can expect to find wonderful examples of edible excellence throughout the country, and the high standard of food offered by cafes and restaurants can be attributed to an unlimited supply of fresh, quality ingredients. The cuisine style known as Pacific Rim is New Zealand's point of difference. Pacific Rim blends the flavours of South East Asia, the Pacific and Japan. Seafood, the traditional Maori hangi (an earth oven), fresh fruit and locally produced venison and beef are just a selection of the must-try cuisine on offer. Combine this with world-class locally made wines and you have a memorable dining experience.

Wanganui, situated near the sea on the banks of the Whanganui River, is the commercial centre for the surrounding region, and has many buildings of historic interest. Its central city shopping area, Victoria Avenue, reflects the city's historic heritage with gaslights, trees and wide paving. From December to March, hanging baskets and veranda boxes of flowers celebrate 'Wanganui in Bloom'. Moutoa Gardens, Glenlogie Rose Gardens and Bushy Park Scenic Reserve and Homestead are popular visitor attractions. Castlecliff and Mowhanau Beaches are typical west coast black iron-sand beaches, popular with locals and visitors alike. The restored century-old paddle steamer PS Waimarie offers visitors the unique experience of a genuine coal-fired river journey with informative comment on the early history of the area. The Whanganui Regional Museum has one of the finest collections of Maori ancestral treasures of the Whanganui River people and features a Maori Court and traditional waka(canoes). Wanganui's growing reputation for the arts is reflected in the Arts Trail. The Sarjeant Gallery, as well as being one of the finest buildings in Wanganui, houses an extensive national and international collection of contemporary art and touring exhibitions. There are a number of smaller galleries featuring works by local artists. There are two inner city heritage walks and five driving heritage trails. The 200m Durie Hill pedestrian tunnel takes you to the historic earthbound elevator which rises 66m through the hill to the summit where the Memorial Tower offers excellent views.