Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Manawatu > Wanganui > Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake
- Location
- Virginia Lake is well signposted on SH 3 from the centre of Wanganui. Situated on Great North Road
- Description
An enjoyable 25-minute woodland walk around the lake edge, which features the statue of Tainui, the weeping maiden, historic band rotunda and ducks to feed. There are cafes near by to get refreshments after you walk.
Virginia Lake has many features that make this reserve well worth visiting, including The Winter Gardens, aviary, twin bridges and rose and wisteria pergolas, and the coin-operated Higgenbottom Fountain. The lights in the fountain are turned on every hour, on the hour, from 9am till 9pm. At night, the trees are softly illuminated and the fountain erupts in a spectacular, colourful display.
- Level
- Easy
- Amenities
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- Birds
- Food & Drink
- Historical
- Plant Life
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