view gallery NW1.4 km | Bastia Hill Water Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Water Towers An historic landmark of the city of Wanganui, the 44.5 metre water tower stands high on Bastia Hill. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 08/06/2013 |
view gallery W1.9 km | Durie Hill Memorial Tower Lookout. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Look-Out Towers This Memorial Tower Lookout was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 11/15/2018 last visited: 11/15/2018 |
view gallery W1.9 km | Durie Hill Memorial Tower. Wanganui. New Zealand. in World War I Memorials and Monuments This Memorial Tower was erected to the memory of 513 young members of the Armed Services from the city of Wanganui and surrounding District who fell in the 1914 to 1918 War. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/31/2008 last visited: 10/19/2015 |
view gallery W1.9 km | Durie Hill Elevator Shaft and Tunnel. Wanganui. New Zealand. in New Zealand Historic Places The Durie Hill Elevator, built to provide transport to and from Durie Hill in Wanganui, is a rare and innovative example of public transport.
Built in 1919, it is the only earthbound elevator in New Zealand. posted by: Punga and Paua location: New Zealand date approved: 08/30/2008 last visited: 01/31/2013 |
view gallery W2.1 km | P.S Waimarie - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Scenic Boat Rides The P.S Waimarie, a century paddle steamer, departs from Moutoa Quay for tours of the historically significant Whanganui River. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: 03/19/2013 |
view gallery W2.1 km | Bearing. Wanganui Riverside. New Zealand. in Abstract Public Sculptures Carved into a huge stainless-steel sphere is a deep fissure that follows the route of the Whanganui River, a sculpture by David McCracken. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/09/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery W2.4 km | Chronicle Glass Studio - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Ovens and Kilns The city of Wanganui is well recognized as a great home for artists and Chronicle Glass Studio is homebase for many world reknowned glass blowers. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.4 km | High Flood Level - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in High Level Marks This high flood level mark on the pillar of the Victoria Street Bridge indicates the height of the Whanganui River on May 25, 1904. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.4 km | 1883 - Tongariro Masonic Lodge, Wanganui in Dated Buildings and Cornerstones Masonic corner stone of old Lodge Tongariro 715 E.C., Bell Street, Wanganui posted by: Phronimos location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 06/10/2010 last visited: 01/01/2021 |
view gallery W2.4 km | Jolt Coffee House - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Independent Coffee Shops Jolt Coffee House is cool little independent shop where you're sure to get a great cup of brew every time! posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/18/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.6 km | Lion Statue. Wanganui. North Is. New Zealand. in Lion Statues This Lion statue situated in Queens Park is a memorial to the members of the Imperial and Volunteer Forces who gave their lives in defence of the settlement of Wanganui and was erected in 1891. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/11/2015 last visited: 03/11/2015 |
view gallery NW2.7 km | Kowhai Park - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Public Playgrounds Kowhai Park is ranked as the third best attraction in Wanganui by travellers on Trip Advisor. If you and your child can't have fun here, you'll be hard pressed to have fun anywhere! posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/19/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery NW2.7 km | Bicycle Tender, Kowhai Park - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Bicycle Tenders A convenient place to park your bicycle next to the toilets at Wanganui's fantastic Kowhai Park. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/19/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery NW2.7 km | Nursey Rhyme Playground - Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand in Famous Fictional Figures Nursey Rhyme Playground in Wanganui's popular Kowhai Park has sculptures of many famous nursery rhyme characters including Humpty Dumpty, Little Miss Muffet, Three Bears and the Old Woman's shoe. posted by: Trail Blaisers location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/19/2013 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.9 km | Balancing Act - Wanganui. New Zealand. in Realistic Object Sculptures Daniel Clifford's work Balancing Act, made up of three giant Staedtler HB pencils, is a new sculpture embedded in the ground along the riverside drive in Wanganui. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 02/07/2011 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery W2.9 km | "From The Mountain To The Sea". Wanganui. New Zealand. in Abstract Public Sculptures A new sculpture along the Whanganui Riverside Drive depicts the journey "From The Mountain To The Sea, from Mt Ruapehu down the Whanganui River to the coast. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 08/01/2011 last visited: 08/06/2013 |
view gallery W2.9 km | Wanganui City Coat of Arms. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Coats of Arms The Wanganui City coat of arms on the Wanganui District Council Building. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/14/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery NE4.7 km | Waitaha Pa - Wanganui, New Zealand in Maori Historic Sites Waitaha Pa was a heavily defended ridge-top pa occupied by Maori people possibly around 200 or more years ago. posted by: tmob location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/01/2016 last visited: never |
view gallery NW4.8 km | Peter Pan Statue. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Famous Fictional Figures A statue of Peter Pan stands in the gardens beside Virginia Lake in Wanganui. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/11/2010 last visited: 01/11/2012 |
view gallery NW4.8 km | Wanganui Winter Gardens. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Botanical Gardens The Winter Gardens in Virginia Lake Park feature a spacious hothouse which boasts spectacular arrays of exotic flowering plants and vines. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/07/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery NW4.8 km | The Weeping Tainui. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Epic Beings and Creatures This is the statue of Tainui who, in Maori mythology, was the beautiful daughter of the Maori chief of Putikituna and it was she who created the lovely Virginia Lake with her tears of sorrow. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/05/2010 last visited: 02/02/2013 |
view gallery NW5 km | Virginia Lake Aviary. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Aviaries Wanganui's Virginia Lake walk-in Aviary led the way for the design of aviaries throughout New Zealand - and August 2009 marked 30 years since it was officially opened. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 10/18/2009 last visited: 02/02/2013 |
view gallery SE5.6 km | Marangai Blockhouse. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Military Installations The Marangai Blockhouse was built in the response to the growing threat from the Maori warrior chief and his army who were steadily advancing on the Wanganui from the Taranaki. It was designed to withstand a 24hr seige. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 04/08/2009 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
view gallery N10.3 km | River Road. Whanganui River. North Island. New Zealand. in 'You Are Here' Maps YOU ARE HERE beside the road sign at the Wanganui end of the River Road which runs beside the Whanganui River. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 05/28/2008 last visited: 09/23/2006 |
view gallery NW12.6 km | Bason Botanic Gardens. Wanganui. New Zealand. in Botanical Gardens The Bason Botanic Gardens are set in 25 hectares of landscaped countryside and include one of the most extensive public garden orchid and fern collections in NZ and unique conservatory architecture. posted by: Punga and Paua location: North Island, New Zealand date approved: 03/07/2010 last visited: 02/14/2021 |
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