The Atlas Obscura Guide To Whanganui

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Whanganui, New Zealand

Updated August 2, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Whanganui

Whanganui, New Zealand

Jackson's Rēwena Bread

This bakery sells traditional Māori sourdough.

Whanganui War Memorial Tower

Whanganui, New Zealand

Whanganui War Memorial Tower

A tower made from shell rock designed to commemorate fallen soldiers in World War I.

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Jackson's Rēwena Bread

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