Whanganui Family Activities
Whanganui has a little something to offer every member of the family, whether they are interested in adventure, water sports, history or relaxing. Our holiday park is the hub of all family fun activities in Whanganui.
What our park has to offer families
Whanganui TOP 10 Holiday Park was designed with families in mind. Just check any of the positive reviews left on our Trip Advisor by happy families. Water lovers will enjoy a sunrise kayak out on the river. After a long day, jump in the pool with the kids to cool down, or supervise from our many shaded deck chairs as your kids zip down the slide.
Adventurous families can send their kids loose on our two adventure playgrounds. Older kids may enjoy hiring out a mountain bike, or trike ride.
After a long day exploring with the kids, wind down in the bubbles of our private spa. Or sit back on the deck of your standard family cabin and enjoy watching the river stream by. If you want to sit back and watch TV feel free to hire out a DVD from reception or watch your favourite Netflix series from one of our deluxe units, motels or the communal lounge.
What Whanganui has to offer families
Whanganui TOP 10 is the perfect base to explore everything Whanganui has to offer. Whanganui is the perfect escape for sporty families as it has the most sports events per capita in New Zealand.
Our holiday park is conveniently located just a short drive away from some of Whanganui's most stunning treks and farms.
With easy walks around Virginia Lake or Gordons Bush, the kids will be happy exploring the countryside. Or why not try a day adventuring around the stunning natural bush at Bushy Park, just a 25 minute drive from us.
Just 10 minutes away, across the river, we have the awesome Kowhai Park and Riverlands Family Park for a full day of play for younger ones.
Allow the kids to get close to animals at MacDonalds Farm. Treat your family to a real fruit ice cream at Windermere Berry Farm.
Cath the bus to town and explore the Play Trail - designed to keep little ones entertained whilst the grown ups experience the art, heritage and cafe culture with a stroll around our iconic city.
Brought your bikes with you? Just 12 minutes away from our park you will find Whanganui's newest bridge! Take the family out for a bike ride that suits riders of all levels, follow the 4km track along the riverbank before crossing the 130m long suspension bridge to the riverside settlement of Upokongaro; a great place to stop for lunch.
For a longer ride, take the cycle path for 12km along the river, through the city and out to the beach at Castlecliff. Here you'll find black sand, drift wood and a large playground, plus an awesome cafe for lunch.
For an indoor day out try our fabulous Regional Museum or the huge Play to Win Arcade and Bowling Alley.
So many options!
Whether your family enjoys the fun of pitching a tent or the luxury of a deluxe unit with Netflix, we have the perfect accommodation option for your family. Check out our perfect accommodation options for families here.