Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre

The Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre plays a big role in helping visitors and locals alike enjoy Whanganui. Staff can give advice and make bookings for tours, activities, accommodation and transport.

Housed in a remodelled historic warehouse on the intersection of Taupo Quay and Drews Avenue, the Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre opens directly onto the Whanganui River walkway. The centre is open seven days a week – summer and winter hours apply, see below – and is closed only on Christmas Day. Contact the team on 0800 92 64 26 or 06 349 0508.

Part of a New Zealand-wide network of information centres, the Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre is an agent for travel services such as Intercity buses, the Interislander and Bluebridge ferries, Northern Explorer, TranzCoastal and TranzAlpine trains and Air Chathams flight services.

Advice and booking services for local tours and activities are also offered at Whanganui i-SITE, as well as a booking service for local and national accommodation via online agent Bookit. Event ticketing services using Eventfinda and iTICKET are also available, along with information and booking services for the Department of Conservation’s Great Walks and backcountry huts.

With free Wi-Fi and parking, and central city attractions like Sarjeant on the Quay Gallery, Whanganui Regional Museum, Durie Hill Elevator and Tower, and Waimarie and Wairua riverboats nearby, you’re always welcome at the Whanganui i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.

Visit the i-SITE website

Free WI-FI

Inspire Free Wi-Fi is a free, local Wi-Fi network available for anyone to use at a number of places around Whanganui.

It is brought to you through a partnership between Whanganui District Council and Inspire Net. Free Wi-Fi hotspots are listed on this page.

How does it work?

All Wi-Fi devices are able to access 1 gigabyte per day, via Inspire Free Wi-Fi, at no cost. All you need to do is register your device while visiting one of the sites located in the urban area and you have access to your data for a month.

Opening hours and contact information

31 Taupo Quay, Whanganui
0800 92 64 26
06 349 0508

Summer hours (1 December – 30 April)

Monday–Friday: 9.00am–5:00pm
Weekends: 9.00am–5.00pm
Public holidays: 9.00am–3.00pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED

Winter hours (1 May – 30 November)

Monday–Friday: 9.00am–5.00pm
Weekends: 9.00am–4:00pm
Public holidays: 9.00am–3.00pm