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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.