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If you're visiting Wanganui, your first stop should be the information centre. This will enable you to pick up all the information that you need to get the most out of your trip. i-SITES are New Zealand's official visitor centres, and there are over 80 of them throughout the country. Aside from i-SITES, there are also information centres in most towns and even in small settlements. The friendly staff at the information centres can help you find accommodation, plan tours and activities, and give you that local insight that makes all the difference. Most bookings can be made here for you, and you can pick up maps and brochures to help you plan your visit. These centres also sometimes have souvenirs for sale and internet access.

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.