🌿 Whanganui Pitstop Gem: Rotokawau/Virginia Lake Reserve 🦆✨

"A roadside surprise that made me slam the brakes!" 📍 Why Stop Here? Perfect road-trip recharge spot between New Plymouth 🚗 Palmerston North. 🌸 Must-See Highlights: 1️⃣ Winter Gardens Step into a secret floral paradise 🌷🌺 (think "The Secret Garden" vibes!). 2️⃣ Outdoor Art Gallery Whimsical blue chairs, quirky sculptures—free & Insta-ready! 📸 3️⃣ Aviary & Birdlife Parrots 🦜 + turkeys in the walk-in net. Ducklings galore! (Bring bread for happy quacks.) 4️⃣ Playground Swings, slides & giggles—kid-approved! 🧒 5️⃣ Lake Walk Serene lakeside trails (or pack a picnic!). 6️⃣ Duck Café Because coffee with duck views > everything. ☕🦆 #Whanganui #RoadTripNZ #HiddenParks #NZNorthIsland #TravelBreak