Wanganui is located close to the mouth of the Whanganui River on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is approximately 200 kilometres north of Wellington and 75 kilometres northwest of Palmerston North, at the junction of State Highways 3 and 4. Most of the town lies on the river's northwestern bank, although some suburbs are located on the opposite side of the river.
Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge is only 200 metres from the Wanganui Tourist Information Centre, but if you want to check out some of Wanganui's attractions before you come you may find the following links useful.
Wanganui Info - Tourist information, where to eat & what to do
