Wanganui

For information about Wanganui and the surrounding area and a list of events occurring in Wanganui, this week and for the next 12 months:

http://www.wanganui.com/

Another site similar to the one above with information about Wanganui and what to do here:

http://www.wanganui.co.nz/entertainment/

Interested in bushwalking or looking at the local environment? Have a look here at the Department of Conservation's page on Wanganui.

http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/defaultlanding.aspx?id=32676

Wanganui's wonderful old paddlesteamer the Waimarie has become a central attraction for the city. You can take a ride on it:

http://www.riverboat.co.nz/

Wanganui has a world renowned school of Computer Graphic Design with a joint degree from the University of Waikato:

http://www.waikato.ac.nz/learning/bachelors/bcgd.shtml

And a School of Arts that is part of Wanganui UCOL (Universal college of learning)

http://www.quayschool.ac.nz/



If you are a sports fan or coming here for a sporting event, or are just interested in sport in Wanganui:

http://www.sportwanganui.org.nz/

Wanganui's local newspaper online:

http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/

On the internet the best way to find out about Wanganui is of course to use a search engine and type in at least the word Wanganui and then perhaps what interests you.

The site that I use often (and elect to look for pages in New Zealand on) is:

http://www.google.co.nz

Accommodation in other places

On your way to or from Wanganui you might need to stay somewhere else.

ROTORUA. New Zealand

The Aywon Motel Rotorua, built in an attractive style, is nestled in quiet and peaceful surroundings, opposite the Rotorua Grand Tiara Hotel, Close to many of Rotorua's major attractions, Quiet, spacious & comfortable units.

http://www.aywonmotel.co.nz

TAURANGA. New Zealand

Cameron Thermal Motel is just 15 minutes from Mount Maunganui’s glorious surf beaches, just ten minutes from the vibrancy and entertainment of Tauranga’s City Centre and just 5 minutes from two excellent golf courses.

www.cameronmotel.co.nz

WANAKA. New Zealand

BAYVIEW Motel Apartments. Quality spacious ‘family friendly’ units with modern amenities on extensive grounds, only 2 km’s from Wanaka township with nearby fishing, skiing & tourist attractions. Qualmark 4 Star accommodation.

http://www.bayviewwanaka.co.nz

QUEENSTOWN. New Zealand

Amity Lodge Motel is situated in a quiet, sunny location with views of the surrounding mountains and just 5 minutes walk from town, shops and restaurants.

http://www.amitylodge.co.nz

ALEXANDRA. New Zealand

Alexandra the adventure capital of New Zealand. One night is not enough at the Avenue Motel. Studio and 2 bedroom Units available, fully serviced, right in the heart of Central Otago.

http://www.avenue-motel.co.nz

AUCKLAND. New Zealand

Dukes Midway Lodge. Quiet peaceful location set halfway between the airport & Auckland city centre.
Close to all attractions ,stadiums , & Greenlane expo centre.
Qualmark 3.5 star accommodation

www.dukes.co.nz