Gonville
Whanganui
Popular places to visit
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Durie Hill Elevator
Enjoy an outing to Durie Hill Elevator during your stay in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Virginia Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Virginia Lake during your travels in Whanganui. Wander the riverfront in this relaxing area.
Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Sarjeant Gallery
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sarjeant Gallery during your travels in Whanganui. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Top hotels in Gonville

Gateway Motor Lodge Wanganui
Clean room, friendly staff, good parking. Stay was comfortable and enjoyable. TV seemed very loud background ànf picture fuzzy maybe needs to be upgraded.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Bignell Street Motel
Smells from gigarets in the room In the bed sperm Lat of notice in the night
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2020

Fiesta Court Motel
A one night stay while passing through - nice quite location, safe with plenty of parking for a large commercial vehicle. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2021

The Avenue Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

151 on London Motel
Lovely room close to supermarkets. Friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Clean rooms, good staff.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gonville

Tawhero
While Tawhero isn't home to many top sights, Whanganui Museum and Virginia Lake are some notable places to visit nearby.

College Estate
While College Estate may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery.

Springvale
While Springvale may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Whanganui Museum and Durie Hill Elevator.

Whanganui Central
If you're spending some time in Whanganui Central, Whanganui Museum and Sarjeant Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Whanganui Airport
Whanganui Airport might not have many top sights, but South Beach and Durie Hill Elevator are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Putiki
Though Putiki may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Memorial Tower and Durie Hill Elevator.
