Round the Bridges

Whanganui has four bridges (soon to be five) and you can admire the different structures and learn about the history of each, while ticking off your daily step target. The route that takes in all the bridges covers more than 11km and is popular with runners; the less agile or time poor can chop it up into sections.

The routes are along relatively flat boardwalks, footpaths and park tracks beside the river, passing majestic trees, public art and town suburbs. Whanganui CBD.