Durie Hill
Whanganui
Visit Durie Hill
Popular places to visit
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.
Durie Hill Memorial Tower
Learn about the local history of Whanganui with a stop at Durie Hill Memorial Tower. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Whanganui Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Whanganui Museum 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.
Watt Fountain
After visiting Watt Fountain, make a plan to see the other sights and activities 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.
Top hotels in Durie Hill

The Avenue Hotel
Location is good, very central. Downstairs hallway to the units a bit dark and gloomy. Room was clean and tidy, unfortunately they have sprayed too much air freshener, I was hit with a suffocating strong scent when we checked into the room. Asked reception if we could have another room and we're ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

151 on London Motel
Everything works and as advertised spa baths jets are nice and strong in room 11.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Anndion Lodge Motel and Function Centre
Yes parking was good but there was no milk
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Aotea Motor Lodge
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Riverview Motel

Asure Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge
Staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean room and good quality.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Durie Hill

Bastia Hill
Though Bastia Hill may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Durie Hill Elevator and Whanganui Museum.

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

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

Whanganui East
While Whanganui East 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.

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 Durie Hill Elevator.

Gonville
Though Gonville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like South Beach and Whanganui Museum.
