Whanganui

Purpose-built venues, a unique location and cost-effective options mean Whanganui is all you need (and then some) for your next conference or meeting. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere like no other in our compact CBD, where everything is within close reach. Our venues, including the Royal Whanganui Opera House, Cooks Gardens and the War Memorial Centre, can cater all the way up to events for 1,200 people and successfully hosted the Labour Party Conference in 2019.

The city embraces the banks of the historically significant Te Awa o Whanganui – the Whanganui River. The river has shaped the history and culture of the region and its people. Take in a panoramic view from Durie Hill with a vista that encompasses Mt. Ruapehu and Mt. Taranaki and you will experience just a slice of Whanganui’s beauty. Our abundance of walkways, cycleways, peaks and scenic reserves offer the perfect escape. What better place to create the perfect mindset for your event attendees?