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🌊 Whanganui | NZ's Only River-Wrapped City 🏙️

Nestled along the mighty Whanganui River (NZ's longest navigable river!), this hidden gem blends Māori culture, art, and adventure—all cradled by water. 🚡 Must-Do: Durie Hill Elevator 📍 Anzac Parade | 🕰️ Built 1919 | 📏 66m tall 205m underground tunnel → panoramic hilltop views! Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-6PM | Sat: 9AM-6PM | Sun: 10AM-5PM Fares: $2 adult, $1 child (cash preferred). 🎭 Top Experiences: 1️⃣ Whanganui Regional Museum 🏛️ Māori taonga (treasures), colonial relics & wildlife exhibits. 2️⃣ Riverboat Centre 🚢 Vintage boats celebrating the city’s river-trade history. 3️⃣ Sarjeant Gallery 🖼️ Neoclassical art haven—from Renaissance to modern Kiwi works. 4️⃣ Putiki Church ⛪ Stunning Māori-carved interiors & spiritual serenity. 5️⃣ Street Murals 🎨 Instagrammable outdoor gallery by local artists. ✨ Why Visit? ✔ NZ’s only elevator-through-a-hill ✔ Slow-paced riverside charm (perfect for road trips!) ✔ "Where water shapes stories—and staircases defy mountains!" #NZTravel #Whanganui #HiddenNZ #NorthIslandAdventures #RoadTripNZ

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🌊 Whanganui | NZ's Only River-Wrapped City 🏙️

Nestled along the mighty Whanganui River (NZ's longest navigable river!), this hidden gem blends Māori culture, art, and adventure—all cradled by water. 🚡 Must-Do: Durie Hill Elevator 📍 Anzac Parade | 🕰️ Built 1919 | 📏 66m tall 205m underground tunnel → panoramic hilltop views! Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30AM-6PM | Sat: 9AM-6PM | Sun: 10AM-5PM Fares: $2 adult, $1 child (cash preferred). 🎭 Top Experiences: 1️⃣ Whanganui Regional Museum 🏛️ Māori taonga (treasures), colonial relics & wildlife exhibits. 2️⃣ Riverboat Centre 🚢 Vintage boats celebrating the city’s river-trade history. 3️⃣ Sarjeant Gallery 🖼️ Neoclassical art haven—from Renaissance to modern Kiwi works. 4️⃣ Putiki Church ⛪ Stunning Māori-carved interiors & spiritual serenity. 5️⃣ Street Murals 🎨 Instagrammable outdoor gallery by local artists. ✨ Why Visit? ✔ NZ’s only elevator-through-a-hill ✔ Slow-paced riverside charm (perfect for road trips!) ✔ "Where water shapes stories—and staircases defy mountains!" #NZTravel #Whanganui #HiddenNZ #NorthIslandAdventures #RoadTripNZ

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