Location: Whanganui
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Whanganui (/ˈhwɒŋənuːi/; Māori: [ɸaŋanui]), also spelt Wanganui, is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The Whanganui River, New Zealand's longest navigable waterway, runs from Mount Tongariro to the sea. Whanganui is part of the Manawatu-Wanganui region.
Restaurants in Whanganui
1. Artist Space
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Inkt
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Inkt is New Zealand’s biggest pen shop. Inkt specialises in pens (800 in stock, including 300 fountain pens) and ink (500 colours), calligraphy supplies, wax seals and stamps, quality stationery and accessories. Inkt features rotating artist exhibitions and calligraphy workshops. There’s nothing else like this in NZ. Stop in and take a pen for a test drive. Open 8:30a – 5:30p M-F and 9a – 2p Sat.
3. Bamboo On The Quay Gift Shop
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Hassya123
A lovely gift shop, huge range of gifts for everyone in the family, you can also find some nice furniture. Highly recommended!!
4. New Zealand Glassworks
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By dicowan - Napier, New Zealand
This is a well planned place as it showcases the wonderful creativity of the artists, whilst allowing you to observe them working
5. Whanganui River Traders Market
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4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By gypsysoyster - Auckland Central, New Zealand
A friendly Saturday morning market by the river. Go hungry as there are lots of great food stalls. Make sure you buy honey from the guy at The Forgotten World Cabin - it's amazing! He was near the main road in one of the side branches of the market. I really wish I'd bought 2 jars.
6. Sarjeant Gallery
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4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By justajafa
Not a huge area as in a temporary building, but there was an extensive collection of artworks to enjoy. Helpful staff and well stocked shop attached
7. Chronicle Studios
8. MiNZ
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Specialty, New Zealand made, art and craft co-operative of 16-20 Wanganui based artists and artisans. Featuring unique pieces of glass, metal, wood, and textile crafts. Maori art craft and weaving. Paintings in oils, acrylic, watercolour, canvas and paper tole art. New Zealand and Wanganui landscape photography. Textiles include felting, sewing, hand painted silk, crochet and knitting.
9. Driftwood Board Co
Surf and skate Shop we provide Surf lessons for beginners and surf board hire for the nomad surfer who left the board at home, or for those that just want to have a go Lessons: $60 - includes board, wax, and wet suit Board hire: $75 for a day. phone or email to book if possible or dropin on the day
10. Sue Cooke - Artist
'Sue Cooke - Artist' is an Art Gallery specialising in 100% hand made & hand drawn Landscapes of Whanganui & New Zealand. These works display a passion for the land & the environment. Particular attention is paid to quality materials and framing. Purchasing a work from the gallery will give you an enduring reminder of your visit to Whanganui and New Zealand.
