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The Rutland Arms Inn

Manawatu- Wanganui · New Zealand

Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway StreetView location

9.2/10Excellent339 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Value9.0/109.0
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Rutland Arms Inn

Enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi and a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge of The Rutland Arms Inn. This charming inn offers 8 guestrooms equipped with refrigerators, minibars, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and bathrobes.

Additional amenities comprise desks, coffee/tea makers, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and free self-parking. Located in Whanganui, mere steps from Watt Fountain and Queens Park, The Rutland Arms Inn places you within a short distance of Moutoa Gardens and the Wanganui Community Arts Centre.

Whanganui (WAG) Airport is a convenient 3. 1 miles away.

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With a stay at The Rutland Arms Inn in Whanganui (Whanganui Central), you'll be steps from Watt Fountain and Queens Park. This inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Moutoa Gardens and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Wanganui Community Arts Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 12:00

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Watt Fountain 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Queens Park 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
New Zealand Glassworks 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Moutoa Gardens 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wanganui Community Arts Centre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Whanganui Museum 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Whanganui River Markets 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Sarjeant Gallery 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Whanganui Riverboat Centre and Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Durie Hill Elevator 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Ward Observatory 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Durie Hill Memorial Tower 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kowhai Park 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Putiki Church 2 km / 1.3 mi
Virginia Lake 3.3 km / 2.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 8
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry service
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Bar
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  • Restaurant
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  • STUDIO WITH DOUBLE BEDSTUDIO • WITH DOUBLE BEDSTU.DB

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    Room code: STU.DB

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Rutland Arms Inn

9.2
Excellent
339 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2026
Paul
Great location and super-friendly staff. The hotel rooms show their age and could do with a makeover.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Nicholas
Beautiful historic hotel. Fantastic restoration. Staff are lovely. Recommended to everyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Michael
Just an overnight stop but what a gem . Great rooms staff and bar . No need to go anywhere else once you there . Good parking out back . If I had to make a criticism it would be water pressure in shower wasn’t great .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Michael
Lovely old hotel, great location, good facilities and nice friendly staff.

Sadly could not warm our bedroom up much and water pressure in shower not great.

Overall a lovely stay.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Peter
We loved our two nights at the Rutland Arms.
Perfect location for all the local amenities, parking at the rear, lovely staff, spacious, comfortable and clean accommodation.
Sky Movies and Sports was an unexpected bonus.
The only improvement would be to increase the pressure on the shower, we are all for the environment but it was not much more than a trickle so took ages to rinse off shampoo and soap. Otherwise, the perfect stay.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Jamie
It fun to be in the city center and close to attractions and the restaurant downstairs was good. The downsides were it was noisy at night, the water pressure was terrible and the heater never did really warm the room up.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
Charles
!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2026
Kim
Very friendly welcome with bags carried to the room. Delightful greeting at breakfast, which was delicious. Two excellent evening meals, with good winelist. Easy location.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2026
Robert
Very efficient service, huge clean room, nice evening meal offered and substantial breakfast. The only downer was the weak shower.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2026
Naomi
Quite possibly the friendliest staff we’ve ever encountered!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Ben
We really enjoyed our stay at the Rutland Arms Hotel. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating. Located in the heart of the town, the hotel itself oozed character and our room had lovely view of the tower on the hill. The pub was a lovely place to dine and relax, and the food was lovely.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Cynthia
Very cute historic property that has been nicely updated. Centrally located to lots of fun restaurants.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Paul
Free Parking at rear of hotel. Spacious and comfortable room with all the amenities. Large bathroom.
Good service from all the staff at any time of day.

Food is excellent. We ate breakfast and dinner & the cabinet food looked tasty too. Great range of beers on tap and gin.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2026
Marian
Lovely room, with large bathroom.
In the middle of town.
Free parking outside.
Good breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Nick
A perfect stay in a perfect location! Rooms super comfortable, staff extremely helpful and food amazing! We'll be back :)
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
helen
Parking very easy and secure. The hotel is in a great location. Staff great. Bar and restaurant also great. The only small criticism is the shower pressure isn’t great - but manageable and not a problem/. Would definitely stay here again and again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
Rod
A heritage building that has been recently restored. Rooms are large, lots of native timber used. We had dinner and breakfast, both of which were excellent. Great selection of craft beer in the pub.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Marie
Lovely room, welcoming staff.
We ate in the pub in the evening as well as the continental breakfast. Both were delicious with good portions.
Parking was easy once we’d located the car park!
Wouldn’t hesitate to return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2026
Don
What a nice property to stay at . The restaurant meals really where nice , reserve early to get a spot!
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2026
Philip J
The Rutland Arms is great, central and easy to walk
The rooms was a good size and clean.
However no comfortable chairs in the room, water pressure in the shower was terrible, the bed was uncomfortable and the pillows were not very comfortable
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Deirdre
Lovely staff and charming room.
6/10
Pleasant
23 Feb 2026
Mark
Staff was excellent and great to deal with, food was also good as well .. only thing that the room let me down was the hot water pressure/shower etc .. low pressure if any .. see building is under revamp so that maybe addressed in the future ..
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2026
Cathy
Staff very welcoming.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2025
S J
The rooms met the old-world charm expected of a hotel of its age. The food and staff were both fantastic & welcoming, with the added advantage of booking meals & drinks to my room. Recommended as the place to stay in Wanganui.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2025
Michelle
The food at the restaurant was amazing. The room was clean and spacious.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Ruben
We arrived very late closer to 11pm
Flynn was waiting to greet us
Wonderful host
The room was clean specious
Bathroom with double sinks
Complementary continental breakfast was our bonus Free for guests in the hotel
Highly recommend this lovely hotel
Thank you well appreciated accommodation
Renata and Ruben
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Barry
Rooms are very spacious and extremely well decorated. No lift but the barman assisted us with luggage. The room attendant is 75 but she is an absolute gem and very thorough with the room makeup. Bar downstairs is not noisy and has great food BUT I didn’t like the vanilla rice pudding.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
Philip J
The stay was good and very enjoyable
The only downside was very loud music being played somewhere near the Rutland Arms late at night.
I rang reception at 12.00 (midnight) but got no answer.
I felt very frustrated by this!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Bryan
Great room in historic hotel, close to cbd, good dining room
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Sheena
A beautifully decorated, clean room and very helpful staff. The water pressure in the shower was very low. But besides that we had a great time!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Barbara
The staff were so friendly and helpful!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Amy

Great location

Love this place, great location and lovely room
Business
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Joan
Friendly staff, beautiful furniture and great complimentary breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Jan
Love the rooms at the Rutland Inn, the restaurant and bar were closed for renovation this time but alternative options were suggested
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2025
Ian
We were very happy with room but I think they need a bit more modernisation in bathrooms.
Hey they are still great how they are but could be flasher.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2025
Erin
Love this place . My number one choice in Whanganui.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2025
Julie

Nice for an overnight stay.

Stayed for 1 night. Arrived an hour prior to check in but reception desk was closed with note saying to speak to restaurant staff. Lady advised we were early so to come back in an hour. I agreed we were early but just needed to know where the car park was. She returned with manager who was very accommodating, enabling us to park and check in despite room not being quite ready. He showed us the room and we agreed to return when ready. Room was large and comfortable but lacked any form of air con. A portable heater was provided with the cleaning lady advising where additional blankets were as the previous night had been very cold. Only downside was the shower that had no pressure and limited flow. Heater was left on all night in order to keep the room comfortable. Continental breakfast was provided with choice of cereal, coffee and toast. Check out went fine and manager was great in letting us keep the car there until early afternoon. Overall the stay was fine, but the shower let it down.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2025
Tim
The historical presentation friendly helpful staff complimentary breakfast and situation meant we could walk to another venue.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2025
Verified traveler
Excellent
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Apr 2025
Margaret

Wanganui

Hotel ideally situated in the centre of town, an easy walk to Galleries studios and other attractions
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
sivan
This was such a lovely experience! Very friendly staff, beautiful vintage feel, clean and well kept! Excellent beer and steak in the bar below, and they even offer a complementary breakfast, we had the muesli which was homemade and delicious!

The only room for improvement is that the water pressure in the shower is low.. But aside from that everything was just lovely! Will definitely come back again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
Kellie
Great location - so easy to see most of Whanganui without getting in a car. Hotel is in a historic building so older but amenities were fine. The restaurant connected to the property is very popular so reservations were required on weekends. Food was pub menu but quite tasty. We would stay here again. Thank you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
John
The hotel had a lovely homely feel to it. The furnishings were generally of days gone by but that all added to the charm of the property.
The staff were all friendly and attentive.
The area around was full of interesting features, even on a Sunday evening. The Durie Hill Elevator has to be visited.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2025
Lana
We loved the quaint elegance of the Rutland Arms Inn. The restaurant and bar onsite were excellent for dinner and the breakfast prepared for us got our day started.
Very comfortable room and friendly staff.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Feb 2025
Verified traveler
Lovely homely hotel. A little noisy at night but ear plugs sorted that. Very good staff indeed
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2025
Amy

Great location

Great location great facilities highly recommended
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2025
Eric
Historic
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Lisa
Loved the charm, continental breakfast, close to river.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Chris
Enjoyed a very friendly stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Karl
This was very cute hotel of 8 rooms, would recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Erin

Fantastic

Fantastic
Central. Lovely spacious sunny rooms. Breakfast included.
Only negative would be the shower pressure.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2025
Heather
Beautiful, convenient property that I would highly recommend
8/10
Excellent
10 Jan 2025
Grant
Property was surprising quiet. Was worried being above a pub but it wasn't an issue. Is centrally located, easy walk to most attractions.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Alan
An authentic historical hotel tastefully refurbished to a high standard in a good location in a very walkable town.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Carolyn
Great stay, friendly smiley staff. Comfy bed and cosy room. Great food at the bar/restaurant. Convenient location to dinning options.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Nov 2024
Brett
I only stayed overnight, staff were excellent, bar and restaurant very convenient, one issue I found was the water pressure in the shower was pretty much nonexistent
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2024
Tony
We had a wonderful time.
The staff were Fantastic as was the food.
Looking forward to finding a resin to come back
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2024
Robyn
Lovely big room.
Didn't like the fact that there was scant water pressure and very hard to wash your hair.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2024
Tania
Nice looking room with a lovely view of the Water Tower. Besides a wee bit of an ant issue (were crawling around on the single spare bed in the room) & floor was marked/ stained from previous guest, was clean, tidy and quiet. Got a great nights sleep. Great atmosphere in the restaurant, nice food, the staff were fabulous & gave great service.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Amy
Great location and room, everything I needed, restaurant is great too and food was lovely
Easy parking
100% recommend
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Lewis
The food downstairs was exceptional. There was a lot of noise outside and inside on occasion but I personally find that comforting. The old style of the building was a nice change of scene and I generally had a good time. Thanks
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
James
Wonderful staff, friendly and helpful. Great location and central to things to do. Room was warm and inviting when we arrived. Great advice provided by staff. Would highly recommend.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jun 2024
Karl
The property was okay for a one night stay and was centrally located in Whanganui.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Jun 2024
Tarryn
Very dated, beds very uncomfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2024
Jack
Upon arrival, the check in process was seamless, and the young lady was friendly. The restaurant staff was attentive and nice to talk with. The room was large, clean and well equipped. The air conditioning was a nice addition to maintain the temperature.
I would certainly return on another trip.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Julie
Check in was easy and the staff were very friendly. We dined there several times at the restaurant and the food and service were great.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2024
Steph
Shower needs to be stronger
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2024
richard
Lots of character...LOTS. Home away from home. Loved it.
Great bangers and mash. Hope the lambshanks are back on the menu when we return later this year.
Business_and_leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Apr 2024
caroline
Quaint
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2024
Lois
No lift and stairs are quite steep. Lovely willing staff helped with my suitcase, but I doubt I will stay there again because of the stairs.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2024
jean
It was clean and handy for getting about
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Michael

Wonderful Hotel and Pub

Wonderful hotel and pub with old English charm. We loved our stay at the Rutand Arms Inn! Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. The pub food and adult beverages were great! We highly recommend the Hotel if you’re staying in Whanganui.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2024
Robert
Beautiful rooms, great location, wonderful breakfast and amazing beers. Didn't have dinner there because we'd had pub grub the previous three nights in a row so can't comment on the dinner options
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2024
Verified traveler
The charm of days gone by yet spacious and clean. Great staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2024
Wendy
We really enjoyed our time at the Rutland Arms. We had a beautiful room that was nicely furnished and spotlessly clean.
The food was as good and worth booking a table for!
All in all a very pleasant stay and I’d highly recommend it !!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2024
tom
Very quaint property and very accessible to everything.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jan 2024
jose
Antique hotel, well kept.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2024
Heather
Lovely boutique hotel, staff were awesome
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jan 2024
Verified traveler

Comfortable for a night in Whanganui.

Nice little hotel right in the center of town. Well renovated old building with a few quirks. Comfortable spacious room with AC and solid WiFi.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jan 2024
Anthony

Nice place to stay, room a bit warm in summer

We stayed at the Rutland Arms as part of a longer stay on our drive down to Wellington. The staff were all very friendly and the room decor was very nice. We didn't make it to the bar to get a drink in the evening, but the breakfast was good with a choice of cereals, yoghurt, berries, toast, and coffee. Only negatives were that the room was quite warm (even though the ceiling fan was on) and there was some paint missing in the bathroom that hindered the overall room decor. The hallway was much cooler than the room and the room is facing the sun, so perhaps adding blackout curtains to keep the sun out during the day might be an easy fix.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2023
Leah
Great staff quirky property
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2023
Angela
The Rutland Arms Hotel is a gem in the heart of Whanganui. The individual and thoughtful decor of the rooms captures the essence of the historic origins of the hotel and the restaurant and bar are bustling and cosy, offering a varied menu and catering very well for GF.
The continental breakfast, included in the tariff was excellent.

We’ll definitely be back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2023
Karen
This was a lovely Boutique Hotel! Loved it’s quaintness and good amenities! Dinner was excellent and we will definitely stay here again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2023
Jeff
Parking in back area felt safe and secure. The building and lthe pub have a lot of charm
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2023
Chris
Friendly staff and a spacious room.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2023
Barbara
The staff was very friendly and extremely helpful
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
17 Jul 2023
John
Arrived just before 8:30pm. Reception closed, went to bar to check in. Informed kitchen was closed other than chips or wedges which is illegal in NZ as food must be provided. Eventually we were offered a chicken salad or burger which we declined. Basically we went to our room at 9:30pm as they started to vacuum the bar area with no food and a couple of drinks. Admittedly it was a Monday but $190 per night is too steep for what was on offer not a lot.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2023
Peter Franz
Very convenient
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2023
Iulia
Clean, good food.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2023
Bernard
Furnishings were unique, very impress with the whole experience
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2023
Philip J

Great stay

Lovely stay
Very central location
The staff were excellent and very welcoming
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2023
Brian
Lovely hotel full of charm. Rooms very clean and spacious
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2023
Carol

Great stay in Whanganui

We enjoyed our short stay here. Whanganui is a great place, and the hotel is well-located. It had a fine atmosphere. We walked everywhere. The room was huge and comfortable. Breakfast was great. The host was very friendly. Would recommend.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2023
Brenda
Beautiful inn with a great pub. Our room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. We would like to return some day!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2023
Tamsin

Recommend

Really friendly team, easy check-in, comfortable room and lovely complimentary breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2023
Shelley
Great stay, lovely heritage hotel, staff were great too.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2022
Linda
First time staying and we’ll definitely be back. Staff was friendly, booking in was effortless and the food was spectacular.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Keith
Great character. Good bar and resturant. Stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed the facilities. Rooms were very comfotable, clean and well presented.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2022
Emma
Very comfortable!
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2022
Maureen
An historic property nicely restored and right in the heart of the city.
Leisure Self

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The Rutland Arms Inn
Cnr Victoria Ave & Ridgway Street, Whanganui, New Zealand

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