WANGANUI
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Largely undiscovered to most New Zealanders and other visitors and investors, Wanganui is a thriving and vibrant city, holding true to steadfast values in a modern era. The river, nature, heritage, arts, culture and sport are the cornerstones of the community.
Wanganui is a delightful provincial city rich in both Maori and European history and culture. The town abounds with historic buildings, preserved from the early days of European settlement, along with beautiful parks and gardens.
Add this to outstanding sporting and education facilities together with the vibrancy created from a variety of creative and event activities and you have found a lifestyle and environment that will satisfy your every need now and forever.
ATTRACTIONS
Whether you want to experience the views from the top of the Durie Hill Tower or admire the historic buildings on a heritage walk around the city there is plenty to see and so in vibrant Wanganui.
The Virginia Lake and the Winter Gardens present an exceptional day out with the family and you can climb the Veteran Steps and stroll around the cherished Queens Park. If you would prefer to take in the history of the region there is plenty on offer at the Wanganui Regional Museum or visit Wanganui Artists and watch Glass Artists work.
For a more relaxing day out take a leisurely cruise aboard the beautifully restored paddle steamer, the PS Waimarie or entertain the kids at the wonderful Kowhai Park playground. You can then take time out to visit Bushy Park Homestead & Forest, with its predator free native bush enclosure, 25 minutes scenic drive from the city centre or visit the spectacular grounds and gardens at Bason Botanical Gardens, under 10 minutes drive from the city centre
For the adrenalin junkie in all of us you can take a jet boat to the world famous Bridge to Nowhere or canoe the Whanganui River, trips vary from ½ day to 6 day journeys.
For those wanting action take a day out to walk the Atene Skyline Track with stunning views or tramp the Matemateaonga which will take 3 – 4 days finishing on the banks of the Whanganui River just down river from the world famous Bridge to Nowhere.
EDUCATION
Primary/Intermediate
Aberfeldy School
Arahunga School
Brunswick School
Faith Academy
Fordell School
Kai Iwi School
Kaitoke School
Kakatahi School
Kokohuia School
Mangamahu Primary School
Ngamatea School
Okoia School
Rutherford Intermediate
St Annes School
St Anthonys School
St Georges Preparatory School
St Marcellin School
St Marys School
TKKM o Te Atihaunui-A-Paparangi
Upokongaro School
Wanganui Intermediate
Westmere School
Whanganui Awa School
Secondary School
Cullinane College
St Dominics College
Wanganui City College
Wanganui Collegiate School
Wanganui Girls College
