ABSOLUTELY the best we have ever stayed said without hesitation.
Bill & Bridget are now firmly on our friend list. Beautiful folk. They were a great help in our education of NZ environment and customs whenever we had a question however gave us loads of space to just enjoy our 6 weeks in their immaculate space which they built.
Accomodation: Brand new, well laid out, luxurious linens, kitchen has everything needed for full meals, private, quiet(absolutely no noise), close to the centre of the city (awesome hill top rural views yet 4 kms to city centre), can see the mountain on a clear day, gorgeous, friendly Labrador called Caesar who says good morning but doesn’t cramp your space either, and the list goes on.
Whanganui: We loved the city so much we have chosen it for our future residence. Came on a reconnaissance for a new NZ nest and fell in love with the folk, the city and the surrounding country. Loads of creativity and activity.... markets, tramping, architecture, glass works, gardens, music, running, and the list goes on. It is one small city with loads of heart and active hands.
Recommendations:
1. night at the Lucky Bar. Great local water hole with eclectic atmosphere and a variety of music events.
2. get your veg at Laugesen’s farm which is 2 kms away in the Westmere area. They are open Thu-Sat and the freshest, best price in the town. There is also an egg farm on the way though we did not try it.
3. Saturday morning markets on the river side
4. Go on a tramp with the Whanganui Tramping Club - Regular on Wed & Thu and varied on the weekend
5. Whanganui library allows for temp cards - great selection of DVD’s -
6. Watch River Queen movie which is an older fictional film on the Maori White early history along the Whanganui river. Brilliant.
7... could go on for some time and looking forward to exploring it more as residents one day soon.
Journey well