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Nestled along the banks of the Whanganui River, Whanganui is a vibrant city rich in history and culture. Known for its stunning natural landscapes and a welcoming community, Whanganui offers a plethora of activities for visitors. Explore the scenic Durie Hill Elevator and Tower, take a leisurely stroll through the Virginia Lake Reserve, or delve into the local history at the Whanganui Regional Museum. The city also boasts a lively arts scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and festivals throughout the year.

ASURE Cooks Gardens Motor Lodge is conveniently located, we are…..

• 200m from the Cooks Gardens Sporting Complex (Westpac Trust Stadium) and Velodrome
• 300m from the Whanganui Racecourse & Greyhound Track
• 1K from Springvale Park & Jubilee Stadium
• 400m from the downtown city centre
• 600m from the Whanganui River
• 600m from the RSA
• 700m from the Whanganui Opera House & War Memorial Hall
• 1km from Collegiate College & UCOL
• 5km from the Whanganui Airport
• A short drive to 3 golf courses

Eat & Drink Information 

Whanganui boasts a variety of excellent dining and drinking establishments, many of which are conveniently located near the motel. Whether you're in the mood for a casual bite or a gourmet meal, you'll find plenty of options to satisfy your cravings. To make your decision easier, we've compiled a list of some of the best spots in the area. Explore the recommendations below to discover the perfect place to enjoy a meal or drink during your stay.

Stellar Bar - 06 345 7278

Carolines BoatShed - 06 281 3377

The Blend Whanganui - 06 345 2100

See and Do 

For personalised recommendations on what to do in Whanganui, be sure to visit our Attractions page or stop by the office for a friendly chat. We’re always happy to share our favorite local spots and hidden gems to help you make the most of your time in this vibrant region.

Transport 

For convenient and reliable local taxi services, please contact: 

River City Taxi's - 0800 345 3333 or 06 345 3333

Blue Bubble Taxi's - 0800 345333

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our guests is our top priority.  For emergency services please call 111.

In the case of an evacuation, please follow the safety instructions on the back of your door and meet at the designated spot.

In case of an earthquake, drop, cover and hold until the shaking has stopped and it is safe to move.

• Health Clinic After Hours : 06 348 1300

• Dentist After Hours : 06 348 3120 

• Pharmacy : 06 344 7614

Sustainability 

ASURE Accommodation Group works hard to support our beautiful country by undertaking practical sustainable actions. Many of these you will not see, but some you may notice – all make a difference to the environment we live in

Here are some of practices our members have in place:

• Buy from local sources, which, both support employment in our community and reduces the distance our goods must travel to reach us
• Work with suppliers that can provide our group with environmentally sustainability products. Some members have joined the Dream Green Initiative from Vendella, our provider of hospitality products. Some of our members also use Starline products, and proudly support Beyond Skin Deep recycling
• Work with suppliers that can provide our group with environmentally sustainable products
• Donate supplementary products and excess bedding and furniture.
• LED light bulbs are installed on our premises
• Temperature controlled heating and cooling
• Energy-efficient timers are installed on our exterior road-sign.
• Reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by separating it for recycling
• Use only biodegradable and non-toxic cleaning products
• Recycle and or repurpose product containers
• Soap & hair wash dispensers installed in all bathrooms to minimise waste
• Train our committed staff to consistently carry out our environmental practices
• Our ASURE members are actively involved in our local community and provide sponsorship to many community groups

We trust you are enjoying our country and hope you will help us reduce our impact on it by considering the following things:

• When not needed or when leaving a room, turn off lights or equipment such as heat pumps
• Turns off taps tightly when not directly using water
• Many of our properties offer recycling options. Please utilise the bins provided.
• Didymo and other aquatic pests could squeeze the life out of our country’s most precious rivers and lakes. You can help to protect your favourite waterways if you always Check, Clean, Dry any gear that comes into contact with the water, between every waterway, every time

We appreciate your support in helping sustain our lovely country

About ASURE 

ASURE Accommodation Group consists of just under 40 properties nationwide. Independently owned and operated, ASURE properties provide guests with genuine friendliness, affordable quality motels, apartments, motor inns, and motor lodges. The ASURE Accommodation Group was set up by passionate accommodation providers who wanted to join with other like-minded hosts to ensure their guests experience fantastic hospitality throughout New Zealand.  In true Kiwi spirit, the ASURE Accommodation Group was built on solid values and continues to embrace quality, independently owned and operated accommodation properties with genuinely helpful and friendly hosts.

Check out ASUREstay.com for more information on our network of properties and details about our loyalty programme.