Cameron Blockhouse, Whanganui

Name: Cameron Blockhouse
Address: Whanganui, New Zealand

#14 among attractions in Whanganui

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The Cameron Blockhouse is a timber blockhouse in Wanganui, New Zealand, built during the New Zealand Wars in the mid-19th century. It is a rare surviving example of a privately constructed redoubt from that era. ()

Completed: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 39°58'24"S, 175°7'26"E

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Cameron Blockhouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whanganui Regional Museum, Sarjeant Gallery, Royal Whanganui Opera House, Moutoa Gardens.

4.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Whanganui Regional Museum, Whanganui
122 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Whanganui, New Zealand, the Whanganui Regional Museum stands as a bastion of cultural heritage and history. This museum, an emblem of the city’s dedication to preserving its past, offers a treasure trove of knowledge and artifacts that span...
4.8 miNW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Sarjeant Gallery, Whanganui
122 min walk • The Sarjeant Gallery is a renowned cultural destination nestled in the picturesque city of Whanganui, New Zealand. This esteemed museum is celebrated for its impressive collection of fine arts, which encompasses a diverse range of historical and contemporary works that...
4.7 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Opera
Royal Whanganui Opera House, Whanganui
119 min walk • The Royal Whanganui Opera House, nestled in the heart of Whanganui, New Zealand, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historic theatre, known for its Victorian architectural elegance, has been a hub of performing arts since its grand opening...
4.6 miNW
Park
Moutoa Gardens, Whanganui
117 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Whanganui, New Zealand, Moutoa Gardens, also known as Pakaitore, is a serene park that holds historical significance and serves as a peaceful haven for both locals and visitors. This verdant oasis in the city is a place where nature, history...
4.8 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Ward Observatory, Whanganui
124 min walk • 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.
5.5 miNW
Universities and schools
Wanganui Collegiate School, Whanganui
140 min walk • Whanganui Collegiate School is a state-integrated, coeducational, day and boarding, secondary school in Whanganui, Manawatū-Whanganui region, New Zealand. The school is affiliated to the Anglican church.
4.5 miNW
39°55'58"S • 175°3'29"E
Motor Vessel Wairua, Whanganui
115 min walk • Museum, Historical and heritage tours, Boat tours
4.5 miNW
39°55'58"S • 175°3'29"E
Waimarie, Whanganui
115 min walk • Museum, History museum, Boat tours
4.5 miNW
39°55'60"S • 175°3'22"E
Chronicle Glass Studio and Gallery, Whanganui
116 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery
4.5 miNW
Library
Universal College of Learning, Whanganui
115 min walk • The Universal College of Learning is a New Zealand Government TEI located primarily in Palmerston North but has campuses also in Whanganui, Masterton and Levin. Dr Linda Sissons is the current Chief Executive.
4.5 miNW
39°56'0"S • 175°3'22"E
New Zealand Glassworks, Whanganui
116 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping