Whanganui South African War memorial

Whanganui South African War memorial is a memorial in Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui. Whanganui South African War memorial is situated nearby to Clock Tower, as well as near the park Cooks Gardens.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cooks Gardens and Royal Whanganui Opera House.

Cooks Gardens

Park

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Cooks Gardens is a multi-purpose stadium in Wanganui, New Zealand. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches, athletics and cycling. The main stadium, known as Westpac Stadium, is able to hold 20,700 people with 3,500 covered seats.

Royal Whanganui Opera House

Theater building

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The Royal Whanganui Opera House is a theatre located in Whanganui, New Zealand. Built in 1899, it is New Zealand's last Victorian theatre. Located on St Hill Street in central Whanganui, the theatre seats 830 and is a venue for many local, national and international events. Royal Whanganui Opera House is situated 120 metres southeast of Whanganui South African War memorial.

Ward Observatory

Observatory

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The Ward Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Whanganui, New Zealand. Built in 1901 and administered by the Wanganui Astronomical Society, it is named after Joseph Ward, the society's first president and longtime director of the observatory. Ward Observatory is situated 160 metres northwest of Whanganui South African War memorial.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Whanganui and College Estate.

Whanganui

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Whanganui or Wanganui is a city on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It lies at the mouth of the Whanganui River, which flows from Mount Tongariro via the stunning Whanganui National Park. The district has a population of about 48,000 in 2022.