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From December to March, hundreds of hanging flower baskets line the streets of central Whanganui.
An extensive collection of natural and human artifacts with a strong regional emphasis.
Well known for its large collection of British, European and NZ art.
Has both indoor and outdoor gardens with some bush walks.
Contains fascinating displays of river-related artefacts and photographs of the riverboat era. Also offers river cruises in a paddle steamer on Saturdays 11AM & 2PM in Jan - Mar.
A state-integrated coeducational boarding, secondary school that was founded in 1854, which has a beautiful campus with some attractive old brick buildings. You cannot drive through the grounds during school hours as the school's main thoroughfare - the only one wide enough for cars - is used heavily throughout the day.
Tram rides on Sundays and some holidays.