Guidebook for Kai Iwi
Food Scene
Enjoy a coffee or beer at the funky, local Castlecliff cafe, Citadel (15 minutes one way, along the beach at low tide - on the motorbike). Gourmet burgers and great coffee!
18 locals recommend
The Citadel Cafe
14 Rangiora StEnjoy a coffee or beer at the funky, local Castlecliff cafe, Citadel (15 minutes one way, along the beach at low tide - on the motorbike). Gourmet burgers and great coffee!
Jolt
19 Victoria AveGreat coffee, outdoor seating, buzz spot.
Try out our food stall, Bestowed Kai, for breakfast/brunch. Organic where possible, local produce, gluten free and vegan options. Gourmet bacon butties, smashed avo on toast, posh porridge. We are there most Saturdays 8.30-1.00.
18 locals recommend
Whanganui River Traders Market
7 Taupo QuayTry out our food stall, Bestowed Kai, for breakfast/brunch. Organic where possible, local produce, gluten free and vegan options. Gourmet bacon butties, smashed avo on toast, posh porridge. We are there most Saturdays 8.30-1.00.
Shopping
Country Lane Originals
55 Victoria AveFrench Country homeware ... beautiful
Essentials
Countdown Victoria Ave
433 Victoria AveEverything you need in way of food, beer and wine.
Arts & Culture
One of New Zealand's most well known and respected glass art centres.
18 locals recommend
New Zealand Glassworks
2 Rutland StOne of New Zealand's most well known and respected glass art centres.
Parks & Nature
Virginia Lake
110 Great N RdLovely walk, birdlife, hot house, good cafe.
Bush walk in a rodent free fenced area, native bird life, historic homestead.
14 locals recommend
Bushy Park Sanctuary
791 Rangitatau E RdBush walk in a rodent free fenced area, native bird life, historic homestead.
Sightseeing
Walk the stairs or take the elevator to get the best view of Whanganui city.
22 locals recommend
Durie Hill Elevator & Elevator Tower
3 Anzac ParadeWalk the stairs or take the elevator to get the best view of Whanganui city.