🇳🇿 New Zealand Day 3 | Whanganui's 1916 Elevator & Hidden Gems! 🚡✨

🌇 About Whanganui One of NZ's oldest cities—feels "big" compared to nearby towns! Our family tradition: "Early" starts at noon 😉 🏛️ Whanganui Regional Museum 🕙 *10AM-4:30PM* | FREE entry! Māori taonga (treasures), moa exhibits & early NZ history. Small but mighty—perfect for a 1-hour cultural pitstop. 🚡 MUST-DO: Durie Hill Elevator (1916!) 📍 Entrances: Hill base: Durie Hill Steps Hilltop: Durie Hill Elevator or War Memorial Tower (same spot!) Why it’s magical: 1️⃣ Walk through the 1916 tunnel with rainbow mood lighting 🌈 2️⃣ Ride the historic elevator ($2 per person) → panoramic city/river views! 3️⃣ Climb the War Memorial Tower for the best vantage point. Alternative: Hike the stairs (10 mins up/down). 🦕 Kowhai Park: NZ’s Biggest Playground! Peppa Pig-themed dinosaur slide 🐷 + massive play zones. Kids will beg to stay until dark! #Whanganui #NZHistory #FamilyTravel #HiddenNZ