🌿 Whanganui | NZ’s Unexpected Artsy Haven 🎨

🌊 A Town Built on River & History One of NZ’s oldest cities, its name ("Whanganui") means "Great Bay" in Māori—inspired by the mighty river that breathes life into it. Time-warp charm: 19th-century buildings dressed in modern street art (old meets wildly creative!). ✨ Hidden Treasures: Handmade ceramics studios 🏺 Old-world glassblowing workshops 🔮 Quirky cafés tucked in heritage lanes 💡 Why You’ll Love It: ✔ Slow-paced but artsy – Like a mini Wellington without the crowds! ✔ River walks + sunset views from Durie Hill 🚡 ✔ "Where every mural has a story, and the past dances with neon paint." #Whanganui #NZSecrets #ArtTown #NorthIslandNZ #TravelDifferently